Pest Control Officer - Ouyen

GrainCorp; Ouyen; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Paid parental leave

Birthday leave

Family inclusive workplace

Job summary

GrainCorp’s VIC Grain Protection team at the Ouyen site is seeking an enthusiastic Pest Control Officer. You will inspect infrastructure, monitor pest control and fumigation, and guide trainees. Travel within the region is expected and safety standards are a focus.

kv You’ll report to the Grain Protection Supervisor and contribute to reporting and audits while enjoying a varied day-to-day role on site or at other locations.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted driver’s licence required.
• Some computer skills and attention to detail.
• Organised, able to handle heights and confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Inspect site infrastructure and storage assets for hygiene and cleanliness.
• Monitor and carry out pest control and fumigation procedures.
• Direct activities of pest control trainees/assistants.
• Provide expert advice and training to site staff in the region.
• Comply with safety and environmental policies and procedures.
• Complete reporting, audits and other activities as required.

Skills

Driver's license

Computer skills

Organised

Attention to detail

Willingness to travel

Job description

At GrainCorp, we’re proud of our roots and the people who help us grow. Whether you're working at a receival site, on the tools, or managing operations, your work matters here.

We’re seeking an enthusiastic and flexible Pest Control Officer to join the VIC Grain Protection team, based at our Ouyen site. This is not just pest control, it's specialised Grain Protection, safeguarding GrainCorp's grain supply.

You’ll report to the Grain Protection Supervisor and travel to sites in the region to:

• Inspect site infrastructure and storage assets for hygiene and cleanliness
• Monitor and carry out a wide range of pest control and fumigation procedures
• Direct activities of pest control trainees / assistants that support this role
• Provide expert advice and training as required, to site staff in the region.
• Undertake work in compliance with relevant safety and environmental policies and procedures
• Completing reporting, audit and other activities as required.

No two days are the same when you are a Pest Control Officer with GrainCorp! Whether you are working inside or outside, at your home site or another site - thisrole gives you the opportunity to enjoy a role that is diverse.

About your experience

This position is a rewarding career for someone with a keen interest in a technical career path. Ideally, you'll have some experience in trades and services, building and construction, transport and logistics, or agriculture.

HOWEVER, if you don't have the experience but you do have a genuine passion or interest in the grains and wider agricultural industry - we want to hear from you! You will have an unrestricted driver’s licence, and ideally a H or M class licence. This role also requires someone who is organised, has some level of computer skills and is detailed focused. The willingness to travel and be away from home for short periods at a time is essential as is the capacity to work at heights and in confined spaces.

What you’ll get:

• Ongoing training and safety programs
• Paid Parental leave and birthday leave
• We’re also a Family Inclusive Workplace accredited employer, committed to supporting you both on and off the job.

Progressed candidates will be required to provide proof of working rights and background check