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Senior Project Officer A06

Full-time Contract, 36.25 hours per week, Until 30 June 2026, $78.02 per hour, Potential for Extension.
Are you passionate about biosecurity and ready to play a critical role in protecting Queensland from invasive species? We are seeking two highly motivated professionals to join the Fire Ant Suppression Taskforce (FAST) within the National Fire Ant Eradication Program (NFAEP). These are exciting full-time contract opportunities until 30 June 2026, with the potential for extension.

Location: Berrinba (preferred) or Brisbane City. 
Hours: Monday – Friday, 36.25 hours per week
Rate: $78.02 per hour 

 Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the fire ant responsive treatment program, ensuring timely and appropriate action for reported fire ant sightings.
  • Strengthen strategic partnerships with government stakeholders, and support inter-agency collaboration.
  • Design and deliver training and workshops to schools in high-risk areas, equipping them with tools and knowledge to self-manage fire ants safely.
  • Utilise mapping tools (e.g. ArcGIS) and internal systems to analyse data, generate insights, and support decision-making.
  • Assist in the development of MOUs, collaborative agreements, and other supporting documentation.
  • Contribute to project evaluations, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives across the FAST team.
  • Occasional weekend work required.

Desirable:

  • Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant transferable experience.
  • Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and mapping tools (e.g. ArcGIS).

Mandatory Requirements:

  • Current ‘C’ class driver’s licence.
  • Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or valid working rights in Australia.
  • If not an Australian citizen, evidence of visa status and right to work must be provided, and you must inform the department of any change
  • in your work rights.

Please note: Applications close on Thursday, 17 July 2025.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Shauna Cowen 07 4639 4410 or via email at [email protected]

Location: Brisbane
Contract: Contract or Temp
Job Ref: 1361573

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