Pest Management Technician

Primary Industries; Lockyer Valley Regional; Vor Ort; AUD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Primary Industries in Queensland is seeking a Pest Management Technician to join the National Fire Ant Eradication Program. This hands-on, field-based role aims to protect communities, wildlife and industries by conducting surveillance, sampling, mapping and treatment activities.

You will work in remote outdoor settings, collect and manage specimens, accurately record field data, operate equipment and handle chemicals safely under permit conditions, contributing to a meaningful environmental

Qualifikationen

• Experience in field-based environmental work and data collection.
• Ability to follow established field procedures accurately.
• Comfort with handling chemicals and remote outdoor environments.

Aufgaben

• Conduct field surveillance, sampling, mapping and treatment activities.
• Support operational delivery, research and diagnostic services.
• Collect and manage specimens; record field data accurately.
• Identify species and environmental conditions during field work.
• Maintain, calibrate and use field equipment; ensure safety.
• Work safely in remote environments and communicate with stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Fieldwork

Surveillance

Sampling

Mapping

Data recording

Chemical safety

Teamwork

Adaptability

Jobbeschreibung

Looking for a hands-on role where your work has a real impact?

Join the fight to protect our communities and environment! The National Fire Ant Eradication Program is on a mission to eliminate one of Australia’s most invasive pests – the fire ant. These destructive pests pose a serious threat to our way of life and we need passionate and dedicated individuals to help us stop them in their tracks. Be part of a team making a real difference for Queensland’s future. Together, we can protect our homes, wildlife, and industries. Join us today and help eradicate fire ants for good.

Get out in the field and put your technical skills into practice, undertaking surveillance, sampling, treatment and scientific activities to help protect Queensland from fire ants.

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.