Pest Management Officer

Osborne and Richardson; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contract until March 2027

Competitive hourly rate plus super

Job summary

Osborne Richardson are partnering with Logan City Council to recruit a licensed Pest Management Officer for the Pest Management team in the City Standards and Animal Care branch. This contract role starts ASAP and runs until March 2027, offering a competitive hourly rate plus super and a supportive team focused on keeping the community safe.

Key responsibilities include surveillance, mosquitoes control programs, field and lab work, and engaging with residents to provide practical guidance.

Qualifications

• Current Queensland Pest Management Technician's Licence (essential).
• Sound knowledge of integrated pest management for mosquitoes and other pests.
• The Mosquito Control Association of Australia's Introduction to Mosquito Control course, or willingness to complete it.
• Good computer skills and ability to use council GIS mapping.
• Current C class driver's licence (4WD/ATV experience a bonus).
• Ability to work independently and deal with residents with tact.
• Willingness to complete pre-employment functional assessment, a powers of entry test, required vaccinations (Hep A, Hep B, tetanus, Q fever), with possible after-hours on-call.

Responsibilities

• Surveillance and monitoring programs for fresh and saltwater mosquitoes.
• Mosquito treatment programs, larval and adult identification, and lab work.
• Adult mosquito monitoring to track activity across the city.
• Pest control treatments and programs, including pest animal control on council properties.
• Responding to customer requests and giving residents practical advice on mosquitoes and pests.
• Keeping accurate records and data in line with state regulations and council procedures.
• Issuing correspondence and notices, and acting as an authorised person under the Acts.

Skills

Pest management licence

Mosquito control

GIS mapping

Driver's license

Independent work

Vaccination readiness

Resident communication

Computer skills

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Osborne Richardson are working with Logan City Council to find a licensed Pest Management Officer to join the Pest Management team within the City Standards and Animal Care branch. This is a contract role starting ASAP and running until March 2027.

What you'll be doing

• Surveillance and monitoring programs for fresh and saltwater mosquitoes
• Mosquito treatment programs, larval and adult identification, and lab work
• Adult mosquito monitoring to track activity across the city
• Pest control treatments and programs, including pest animal control on council properties
• Responding to customer requests and giving residents practical advice on mosquitoes and pests
• Keeping accurate records and data in line with State regulations and council procedures
• Issuing correspondence and notices, and acting as an authorised person under the relevant Acts

What you'll need

• A current Queensland Pest Management Technician's Licence (essential)
• Sound knowledge of integrated pest management for mosquitoes and other pests
• The Mosquito Control Association of Australia's Introduction to Mosquito Control course, or a willingness to complete it
• Good computer skills and the ability to pick up council GIS mapping
• A current C class driver's licence (4WD and ATV experience a bonus)
• The ability to work independently and deal with residents with tact and understanding
• Willingness to complete a pre-employment functional assessment, a powers of entry test and the role's required vaccinations (Hep A, Hep B, tetanus and Q fever), with possible rostered after-hours on-call

What's on offer: a contract with Logan City Council until March 2027, a competitive hourly rate plus super, and a solid, supportive team doing work that genuinely keeps the community safe.

Always happy to chat.