Senior Pest Management Officer

Lockyer Valley Regional Council; Gatton; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockyer Valley Regional Council in Gatton, QLD is seeking a Senior Pest Management Officer on a full-time, permanent basis. The role is within the Community Wellbeing team and carries a salary of $89,370 per annum plus 12% superannuation.

The position offers a stable rural location with proximity to Brisbane. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and be prepared for pre-employment screening; applications close at 5:00 pm (AEST) on Tuesday 29 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Senior Pest Management Officer position within the Community Wellbeing team.

Job description

Lockyer Valley Regional Council – Gatton QLD

Full Time, Permanent (72.5 hours per fortnight over 9 days)| $89,370 per annum plus 12% superannuation

Country living and city convenience come together in the Lockyer Valley, serving as the perfect opportunity to pursue your career in a rural location.

Plating up an array of career opportunities, the Lockyer Valley is a leisurely one hour's drive from Australia's third largest city and home to affordable land prices with easy access to logistic hubs. Right on the doorstep of Brisbane, the region has some of the richest most productive agricultural land on earth and is home to more than 41,000 people.

The Lockyer Valley isn't just a great destination for exciting career opportunities, but also for leisure and lifestyle The region is perfect location to secure that sought-after work-life balance with immersive community experiences.

Lockyer Valley Regional Council is currently seeking applications from dynamic, innovative and highly experienced individuals to fill the position ofSenior Pest Management Officerwithin our Community Wellbeingteam.This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person who has the required qualifications, experience and desire to undertake a challenging but fulfilling role in a values-driven organisation.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia and hold a current drivers licence. Successful applicants will also be required to undertake pre-employment screening which will include a medical assessment, drug screen, and a criminal history check.

Applications for this position close at5:00 pm (AEST) on Tuesday 29 September 2026.