National Tropical Weed Eradication Program 2024

About the company

AWX services Australia with the supply of contract staff, permanent recruitment, casual and total workforce administration. AWX employ quality people, partner industry leaders, develop growing and sustainable workforce solutions and manage ongoing relationships with our industry partners.

About the Roles

Our client is seeking Experienced Field Surveillance Officers to join the National Tropical Weed Eradication Program (NTWEP) with roles currently on offer based out CAIRNS, North Queensland.

Working hours are Monday to Friday with start time from 6am to approx. 4pm each day. The role will require you to undertake specialised field surveillance and treatment to eradicate target weed species from the Australian environment (Miconia spp, Mikania micrantha and Limnocharis flava). Residents local to the Cairns, Sotuh Jonstone and Mossman areas are strongly encouraged to apply, these positions are casual employment and seasonal based.

Your role will include, but not be limited to

• Field based surveillance, mapping and treatment activities for the eradication of targeted weed species.
• Collect GPS data, record and correlate other information according to the requirements of the project
• Work effectively in teams of outdoor workers in challenging environments to meet high standards within project deadlines
• Communicate effectively with landholders, program managers, staff and stakeholders
• Safely use a machete in rainforest environments to undertake surveillance and treatment activities.
• Operate and maintain a variety of field equipment such as spray units, chainsaws, GPS and other navigational equipment

Majority of surveillance and treatment activities are conducted in terrain defined as challenging – slopes, steep gradients, dense vegetation. You will need to carry sufficient operational equipment, food and water for an entire day. You will be exposed to the tropical weather conditions, as well as a range of dangerous flora and fauna. 

Key capabilities

• Experience in intensive outdoor labouring, hand weed control and/or tropical rainforest field work
• WHS Focus - Ability to recognise, manage and follow workplace health and safety directions.
• Works cooperatively as a team player to solve problems quickly and effectively, exercises tact, diplomacy and discretion when required
• MUST have the ability to work through varied and challenging environmental conditions for long periods of time
• MUST have a current valid open manual “C” (car) class QLD drivers' licence
• MUST be willing and able to pass Drug and Alcohol test and Physical Functional Assessment
• MUST be willing and able to pass Police Check