About the team

The Vector, Urban Pest and Biosecurity business unit is responsible for enhancing the Gold Coast way of life, by providing a wide range of pest management programs and services to protect our community and the natural environment.  

About your new role

You will be responsible for: 

• Implementing management programs for pests including general pests, mosquitoes, biting midge and/or fire ants. 
• On-ground identification, surveillance and monitoring of pest insects mentioned above. 
• Recording and mapping activities via infield computing. 
• Providing technical advice to stakeholders. 
• Developing excellent working relationships with staff, contractors, council service providers, community, and other key stakeholders. 
• Maintaining plant and equipment.
• Implementing safe work practices, following City Council policies and procedures and legislative requirements.

We're looking for people who have:

To be successful in this role:

• You have proven ability to work productively and collaboratively in a team environment and you demonstrate well-developed interpersonal, written and communication skills.
• Pest management licence is desired however not mandatory.
• You pride yourself on your commitment to safety.
• You deliver high quality service to customers and understand and react responsively to customer expectations.
• You're able to utilise information, knowledge, and experience to implement pest management programs and you're capable of planning and organising yourself and others to ensure the fluency and timely completion of tasks. 
• You are physically capable of working long hours in an outdoor environment.

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future

The Gold Coast isinspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

• 9-day fortnight - enjoy a long weekend every fortnight!
• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family
• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or your immediate family
• A stable working environment with job security
• A professional, and inclusive work environment working with modern equipment
• Free parking
• Uniform, tools and PPE provided
• A work environment committed to safety as our number 1 priority
• Opportunities to work overtime to increase your take home pay
• Clear paths for career progression and advancement - whether you are interested in moving into a leadership position or upskilling with specialised training, we have plenty of opportunities for you to reach your personal and professional goals

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.