Position Details
Date of publication
02/08/2026
Location
Cairns, QLD
Industry
Science
Salary/Pay
Not disclosed
Reference number
*********
Entomologist - Cairns location, Fruit Flies diagnostic surveillance
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Synergie Australia is seeking long term contract staff to start in the Current Year to help the national Electric Ant Eradication Program
The important parts:
Location: Cairns, QLD
Start date: Late August **** - contract until February **** with possible extension
Rate: $******* p/h plus super - Casual rate
APS5 – Level 1: Airport Location
Must have Australian work rights and be a permanent resident (Working Holiday Visa holders need not apply)
Must have a C class license and be able to pass a Criminal History check and pre-employment medical
What you will be required to do:
Provide specialist fruit fly entomology diagnostic services to support surveillance and response activities;
Contribute to improvements in the capture, management,



analysis and reporting of surveillance and diagnostic information;
Collaborate with data specialists to improve the organisation, accessibility and searchability of fruit fly information and datasets;
Contribute to the development of business requirements for fruit fly data management, reporting and information systems; and
Engage with internal and external stakeholders to support surveillance activities, information sharing and program delivery.
To be successful in these roles you must have:
Experience collaborating and working within a scientific environment and hold practical field skills
Qualifications relevant to Entomology (eg Bachelor of Science)
Experience working within a laboratory and performing data analysis
An understanding of Biosecurity protocols
What's on offer for you:
Contract Federal government based role with opportunities for extensions in the future - excellent rate of pay and great team culture. Mon - Fri: ********* hours/week
If you have a background relevant to any of the above positions, please apply with a cover letter.
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📌 Entomology (Queensland)
🏢 Synergie
📍 Queensland