25 Oct
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Osborne and Richardson
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Brisbane
25 Oct
Osborne and Richardson
Brisbane
Osborne Richardson are working with Logan City Council to find a licensed Pest Management Officer to join the Pest Management team within the City Standards and Animal Care branch. This is a contract role starting ASAP and running until March 2027.
What you'll be doing
- Surveillance and monitoring programs for fresh and saltwater mosquitoes
- Mosquito treatment programs, larval and adult identification, and lab work
- Adult mosquito monitoring to track activity across the city
- Pest control treatments and programs, including pest animal control on council properties
- Responding to customer requests and giving residents practical advice on mosquitoes and pests
- Keeping accurate records and data in line with State regulations and council procedures
- Issuing correspondence and notices, and acting as an authorised person under the relevant Acts
What you'll need
- A current Queensland Pest Management Technician's Licence (essential)
- Sound knowledge of integrated pest management for mosquitoes and other pests
- The Mosquito Control Association of Australia's Introduction to Mosquito Control course, or a willingness to complete it
- Valuable computer skills and the ability to pick up council GIS mapping
- A current C class driver's licence (4WD and ATV experience a bonus)
- The ability to work independently and deal with residents with tact and understanding
- Willingness to complete a pre-employment functional assessment, a powers of entry test and the role's required vaccinations (Hep A, Hep B, tetanus and Q fever), with possible rostered after-hours on-call
What's on offer: a contract with Logan City Council until March 2027, a competitive hourly rate plus super, and a solid, supportive team doing work that genuinely keeps the community safe.
Always happy to chat.
📌 Pest Management Officer (Brisbane)
🏢 Osborne and Richardson
📍 Brisbane