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Northern Parks & Forests Regional Operations; Management & Operations; Queensland Parks and Wildlife Services & Partnerships; Cairns, Flexible
The primary objective of this role is to deliver strategic pest management expertise by providing comprehensive regional administrative and technical support. The position plays a pivotal role in coordinating and implementing key pest management priorities across the Northern Region, ensuring effective and sustainable outcomes.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Primary Industry & Environment |
| Classification | OO5 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/658915/25 |
| Closing date | 19-Sep-2025 |
| Job duration | Until 20 March 2026 with possible extension |
| Contact person | Dan Mead |
| Contact details | Ph: 0455 064 037 Access the National Relay Service |
Key Responsibilities:
Pest Management Support::
• Assist with planning, delivering, and reporting on pest management projects across the region.
• Play a key role in the delivery and monitoring of pest management activities to ensure outcomes align with regional priorities.
• Provide mapping and data management support and apply or learn best-practice pest management techniques.
Team Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:
• Share knowledge with colleagues and stakeholders, assisting them to identify solutions and overcome challenges.
• Foster and contribute to a positive, respectful, and high-performing workplace culture.
Travel and Field Work:
• Participate in multi-day field trips and travel to various locations across the Northern Region as required to support pest management activities.
What We're Looking For:
To succeed in this role, you will:
• Be an effective communicator, capable of working collaboratively within teams and with external stakeholders.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify solutions quickly and practically.
• Work efficiently, both in teams and autonomously, to deliver on project goals.
• Bring desirable skills such as experience in mapping, data management and knowledge of pest management best practices.
• This role offers the opportunity to contribute to protecting Queensland's natural landscape while collaborating with a variety of teams and stakeholders to implement effective pest management solutions.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Further information
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