Job Overview

Join our team to play a key role in protecting our environment through the effective management of the Yellow Crazy Ant Program. This role supports the delivery of the TYCAMP through the design, implementation, and evaluation of research, surveillance and operational methods, and provides specialised scientific, technical and analytical expertise to enhance treatment efficacy, improve proactive and post‑treatment surveillance, optimise lure and sampling methods, ensure regulatory compliance, and strengthen decision making across operational and community engagement teams.

Responsibilities

- Support the delivery of the TYCAMP through design, implementation and evaluation of research, surveillance and operational methods.
- Provide specialised scientific, technical and analytical expertise to enhance treatment efficacy, improve proactive and post‑treatment surveillance, optimise lure and sampling methods.
- Ensure regulatory compliance and strengthen decision making across operational and community engagement teams.

Qualifications

- Degree qualification in natural resource management, environmental science or equivalent field.
- Substantial experience in environmental project management.
- Knowledge of the Biosecurity Act 2014 and related regulations, and of biosecurity strategy and plan implementation.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply for, maintain and ensure compliance with government permits (including APVMA).
- Knowledge of pest management and wildlife conservation principles,



and awareness of sociopolitical pressures impacting the setting.
- Highly experienced in critically reviewing, interpreting and analysing information including legislation, permits, technical reports, standards and policies.
- Highly developed written communication skills and report‑writing ability, including compiling and presenting accurate and thorough reports.
- Current 'C' Class Manual licence (essential).
- Authorised Person and Local Government Worker accreditation or ability to obtain (essential).
- First Aid Certificate.

Benefits

- 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading.
- 3 weeks personal/carers leave.
- 14 weeks paid parental leave.
- Domestic and family violence leave.
- Natural disaster leave.
- Uniforms and PPE provided.
- Annual wage progression.
- Up to 13.5% superannuation employer contribution for contributing members.
- Salary sacrifice opportunities.
- Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs.
- Fitness Passport programme offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities.
- Employee loyalty programme offering discounts at selected local businesses.
- Employee assistance programme.
- The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to a minimum employee contribution of 6% of ordinary time earnings.

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📌 Technical And Research Officer - Yellow Crazy Ants (Townsville)
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📍 Townsville