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AWX is partnering with a government environmental program to recruit Field Officers to support long-term eradication efforts targeting harmful invasive species. These roles offer stable, year-round work, meaningful conservation outcomes, and the opportunity to work in some of Far North Queensland's most unique landscapes .

About our client

Our client delivers a critical environmental eradication program focused on removing harmful invasive species and protecting Australia's biodiversity . This long‑term initiative plays a key role in preserving native ecosystems and supporting sustainable land management across Far North Queensland .

If you're physically fit, enjoy working outdoors, and want to contribute to protecting Australia's natural ecosystems, this could be the role for you!

About the Role

You will work as part of a dedicated field team conducting surveillance, mapping, treatment , and eradication activities in rainforest and remote environments .

What you'll do:

- Conducting field surveillance and treatment in rainforest terrain
- Safely using tools such as machetes, spray units, chainsaws, and GPS equipment
- Walking long distances daily (up to ~15 km), including steep and challenging terrain
- Carrying equipment, food, and water for full-day field operations
- Supporting team-based field operations,



including safety and emergency responses
- Communicating with landholders, stakeholders, and program staff
- Working safely in tropical conditions and around wildlife and hazardous flora

About You

You're practical, resilient, safety-focused, and comfortable working in demanding outdoor environments. Local applicants from Mossman , Port Douglas & and surrounding areas encouraged to apply

What you'll need

- Experience in intensive outdoor or field-based work (bushland, rainforest, farming, labouring or similar)
- Strong physical endurance and ability to work in harsh weather and terrain
- A robust commitment to Workplace Health & Safety (WHS)
- A current open manual QLD C-Class licence and reliable transport
- Ability to pass Drug & Alcohol testing and a Physical Functional Assessment
- Ability to obtain and pass a National Police Check
- Australian citizenship or permanent residency (proof required)

Benefits

- Monday to Friday, early starts from 6am
- Wet-season work required
- Roles available year-round until , with potential extension

**Recent applicants within the last 6 months are not required to re-apply**

AWX is an equal opportunity employer.

We value diversity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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📌 Field Officer - Mossman (Australia)
🏢 Awx
📍 Australia