Vector Controller

Synergie Group; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Synergie Australia seeks Vector Controllers for a government client in Cairns. This casual role starts ASAP during the wet season with potential extensions.

You will perform routine and emergency vector control of mosquitoes, including interior insecticide applications and servicing mosquito traps, with data collection and surveillance. Applicants should have a C Class license and may benefit from a pest management license.

Qualifications

• Be able to communicate with the public and government staff.
• Interact sensitively with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Comfort with word processing and datasheet programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency vector control of mosquitoes, including interior insecticide applications and trap servicing.
• Inspect premises, remove breeding sites and collect data.
• Handle mosquito monitoring and surveillance using entomological techniques.
• Travel may be required; weekends/after-hours during outbreaks.

Skills

Public engagement

Stakeholder communication

Digital literacy

Education

C Class license

Pest management license (desirable)

Tools

Word processing

Datasheets

Spreadsheet software

Job description

We think outside the box by redefining recruitment.

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.