Field Surveillance Officer
- Assist with research and prevention of the Queensland Fruit Fly outbreak.
- Travel to various sites across the Perth metro area.
- Provide advice and support to the public regarding biosecurity measures.
Seeking Field Officers for a short-term contract in Canning Vale - no experience required
Your new company
A state government department based in Canning Vale, is seeking candidates to consider for their Biosecurity team, in response to an outbreak of the Queensland Fruit Fly in Perth. These roles are offered on temporary contracts, working full-time hours Monday to Friday. This role will offer a paid 4-hour induction.
Your new role
As the Field Officer, you will be responsible for travelling to sites across the Perth metro area, including nurseries, farms, residential properties, and public parks, to assist with the research and prevention surrounding the Queensland Fruit Fly (QFLY).
Your role will include supporting the public with general queries around the nature of the work, as well as ad hoc tasks to support the wider logistics team.
Duties will include:
- Visiting residential and commercial properties in a specified area to understand if they have fruit trees/ plants on their property
- Providing advice to members of the public in response to the operation and how it affects them
- Using natural chemicals to bait certain areas
- Deploying lures to assist research teams in the current state of the QFLY
- Data entry
8-hour shifts will vary from 7am 8pm and applicants must be able to attend all shift rotations.
What you'll need to succeed
In order to be considered, you will need:
- WA Driving Licence
- Police Clearance dated within 6 months (Hays can request this for you)
- Excellent people skills with confidence in interacting with members of the public
- Ability to drive around for long hours, as well as work outside in hot or rainy conditions
- A background/interest in environmental science, horticulture or closely related fields, is highly desired
- Full-time availability (part-time will not be considered)
What you'll get in return
$38.46 per hour + superannuation8 hours per day (Monday to Friday) with shifts between the hours of 7am 8pmFree parking available on siteAccess to a company vehicle and phoneWhat you need to do now
If you would like to be considered, please send a copy of your CV to Gemma Holden - gemma.holden@hays.com.au as soon as possible, and we will be in touch to discuss the onboarding requirements.
Please include a copy of your driving licence and passport so we can conduct a visa check.
Please also ensure that references are clearly visible on your CV, with email addresses so we can contact them.#3016975
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