As our Pest Management Technician, you will: - Work independently but under direction to conduct field-based scientific technical tasks that support a team undertaking research and development (R&D) or delivery of scientific diagnostic services- Conduct field-based surveillance, sampling, mapping, and treatment activities for the eradication of red imported fire ants- Assist the Team Leader in the completion of tasks associated with the surveillance and treatment of properties/vehicles in accordance with operating procedures. This includes, for example, assisting team members to work safely and effectively in challenging environments; checking the quality of completed work; and completing daily work reports and other minor administrative tasks- Accurately perform routine tasks in accordance with relevant standard operating procedures (SOPs), protocols or methodologies to support the generation of valid data and ongoing compliance with relevant quality standards, workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements and legislative obligations- As relevant, routine tasks undertaken under supervision may include the following: o Maintaining, calibrating, and using testing equipmento Cleaning and sterilising work areas, equipment, and materialso Undertaking observations such as recognising relevant species and identifying environmental conditionso Preparing, collecting, and managing specimens and sampleso Recording and documenting data using defined systems and methods- Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure requests, queries and concerns are managed in accordance with SOPs/guidelines to achieve clear, timely and accurate information flow, including (where relevant) compliance with commercial in-confidence and privacy standards- Develop and maintain awareness of current scientific practices and developments relevant to work area- Support effective teamwork by contributing positively to group tasks Licences and registrations- A current unrestricted 'C' class drivers' licence- Current Queensland Pest Management licence.Why join the department?The work we do is widespread and varied, but our people are united by an innate sense of purpose, and a passion to serve their fellow Queenslanders. Our people are talented, down-to-earth and resilient, and the work they do every day fills them with gratification and pride. This is what keeps them coming back.
Here are some other reasons why our people choose us: - Have visible impact in your community, and directly contribute to making Queensland a better place to live.- Flexible working options that encourage a healthy work-life balance.- Salary sacrificing options and competitive superannuation.- A variety of fantastic leave benefits, supported across the broader Queensland public sector.- Access to confidential and free counselling for you and your immediate family members through our Employee Assistance Program.- We are committed to preventing violence against women and are proud to be a White Ribbon accredited workplace. Join us and be a part of our ongoing prevention and response to biosecurity threats. Visit www.daf.qld.gov.au to learn more about us and what we do.
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