Seasonal Mosquito Vector Control Technician (Cairns)

Synergie Group; Cairns Regional; Hybrid; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Synergie Australia is seeking Vector Controllers for a government client in Cairns. The role requires performing routine and emergency mosquito control, including interior applications and servicing traps, with data collection and entomological surveillance.

This casual position runs through the wet season with potential extension; you must be able to work outside in heat, travel occasionally, and have Australian work rights. A C Class license and pest management license are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have Australian work rights
• C Class license required
• Pest management technician license preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency vector control of mosquitoes, including interior insecticide applications, trap servicing, and breeding site treatment.
• Collect data and use field equipment for monitoring.
• Apply entomological techniques for monitoring and surveillance of mosquitoes.
• Work weekends and after-hours during disease outbreaks; frequent trips may be required; some travel away from home.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Cultural sensitivity

Education

C Class license

Pest management license (preferred)

Australian work rights

Tools

Word processing

Data sheets

Job description

Synergie Australia is seeking Vector Controllers for a government client in Cairns. The role requires performing routine and emergency mosquito control, including interior applications and servicing traps, with data collection and entomological surveillance.

This casual position runs through the wet season with potential extension; you must be able to work outside in heat, travel occasionally, and have Australian work rights. A C Class license and pest management license are preferred.