Pest Management Technician

Queensland Government; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government seeks a Pest Management Technician to conduct field surveillance, sampling and treatment activities for red imported fire ants. You will collect and manage specimens, identify species and conditions, and operate field equipment in remote environments.

The role emphasizes safety, data accuracy and collaboration with stakeholders. You will work independently following established procedures while contributing to team goals and environmental outcomes.

Qualifications

• Hands-on, outdoor and field-based work.
• Ability to work independently and follow procedures.
• Strong attention to detail when collecting samples and recording information.
• Safety-focused around chemicals, equipment and changing conditions.
• Comfortable in challenging or remote environments.
• Effective communication with colleagues and community.
• Adaptable, reliable and willing to learn new scientific practices.
• Enjoy being part of a team working toward environmental outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field-based surveillance, sampling, mapping and treatment activities for red imported fire ants.
• Undertake scientific and technical field activities to support operational delivery, research and diagnostic services.
• Collect, prepare and manage specimens and samples, and record field data accurately.
• Identify relevant species and environmental conditions during field activities.
• Safely prepare and use chemicals following permit conditions and established procedures.
• Maintain, calibrate and use field and testing equipment.
• Clean and sterilise work areas, equipment and materials.
• Work safely in remote environments, following WHS, legislative and quality requirements.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders and respond to enquiries.
• Contribute to the team while capable of working independently.

Skills

Fieldwork

Attention to detail

Safety around chemicals

Independent worker

Communication

Tools

Sampling equipment

Job description

As a Pest Management Technician, you will:- Conduct field-based surveillance, sampling, mapping and treatment activities for red imported fire ants.- Undertake scientific and technical field activities to support operational delivery, research and diagnostic services.- Collect, prepare and manage specimens and samples, and accurately record field data.- Identify relevant species and environmental conditions while undertaking field activities.- Safely prepare and use chemicals in accordance with permit conditions and established procedures.- Maintain, calibrate and use field and testing equipment.- Clean and sterilise work areas, equipment and materials.- Work safely and effectively in remote and challenging environments, following WHS, legislative and quality requirements.- Communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders and respond appropriately to enquiries and concerns.- Contribute positively to your team while also being confident working independently.To succeed in this role, you will:- Enjoy hands-on, outdoor and field-based work.- Can work independently and follow established procedures accurately.- Have strong attention to detail, particularly when collecting samples and recording information.- Take safety seriously and can work responsibly around chemicals, equipment and changing environmental conditions.- Are comfortable working in challenging or remote environments.- Communicate confidently and respectfully with colleagues and members of the community.- Are adaptable, reliable and willing to learn new scientific and technical practices.- Enjoy being part of a team working towards a meaningful environmental outcome.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.