Vector Controller

Synergie; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Synergie Australia is seeking Vector Controllers for our Government client in Cairns for a casual role starting mid-November 2026 during the wet season, with potential extensions. You must have Australian work rights and be able to work outdoors in heat, with occasional travel away from home.

You will perform routine and emergency vector control of mosquitoes, collect data, and support entomological surveillance.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders including the public and government employees.
• Demonstrate interaction with people from diverse backgrounds with sensitivity and professionalism.
• Familiarity with word processing and datasheets; computer programs experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency vector control of mosquitoes.
• Interior applications of insecticide, trap servicing, breeding-site treatment; short-notice trips.
• Collect data and use appropriate equipment; conduct entomological surveillance.

Skills

Stakeholder comms

Cultural sensitivity

MS Office basics

Education

C Class license

Pest management license

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Vectoir controllers needed for help with upcoming wet season - mosquitoes.

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Through long-term partnerships, we connect the right people (You) with the right opportunities to shape careers and drive change in Australia and beyond.

Synergie Australia is seeking Vector Controllers for our Government client located in Cairns.

The important parts:

• Start date: ASAP - casual contract during the wet season with possible extensions
• Availability to work away from home on occasion
• Must have Australian work rights, be physically fit to walk long distances and work outside in the heat.

What you will be required to do:

Perform routine and emergency vector control of mosquitoes. Control may include interior applications of insecticide, premise-to-premise inspections, servicing mosquito traps, and treatment or removal of mosquito breeding sites. Frequent trips will be required potentially at short notice. Weekends and after-hours work will be required during disease outbreaks

This will also include collection of data, use of appropriate equipment

Perform entomological techniques for the monitoring and surveillance of mosquitoes

To be successful in this role you will:

• Be able to communicate well with a range of stakeholders including the public, and government employees
• Demonstrate the ability to interact sensitively, effectively and professionally with people from diverse cultural, socioeconomic and education backgrounds
• Can work with various computer programs (word processing and datasheets) and preferably possess a chemical spraying license.

Mandatory qualifications/Professional registration/Other requirements

• C Class license
• Previous experience applying chemicals to control mosquitoes (a current pest management technician license would be well regarded).

What’s on offer for you:

This is a casual role due to start mid-November 2026 the possibility for ongoing work for several months for the right candidate.