Pest Management Officer

Requisition ID 3095 - Posted - Environment Protection and Health - Permanent Full Time

Permanent Full Time - 36.25 hours per week

$75,644.12 to $81,125.27 Annually + up to 12% super

Redland City Council offers you the chance to improve lives and shape your own career… in a truly special place.

Join our team as a Pest Management Officer

Are you passionate about protecting public health and the environment? As a Pest Management Officer at Redland City Council, you will play a key role in managing biosecurity risks, controlling designated pests, and ensuring best practice pest management to keep our community safe and sustainable. If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply

About us:

At Redland City Council, we are committed to serving our community with excellence. We believe in fostering an inclusive, diverse, and innovative work culture where every individual is valued and empowered to contribute their best. You’ll enjoy diverse work and opportunities to grow, working in a truly special community and a region of outstanding natural beauty. In return for your passion and commitment to moving Redland Coast forward, we offer great benefits and the balance you need to bring the best you.

Guided by our Values, your responsibilities will include:

- Surveying Redland City to identify biosecurity and public health risks associated with designated pests, mosquito breeding, vermin harbourage, and biosecurity matters including fire ants.
- Safely using, transporting, storing, and disposing of pesticides and pest control products in line with legislative requirements.
- Providing administrative support to the team, including handling telephone enquiries and other generalist administrative duties.
- Proactively participating in, contributing to and providing commitment to team objectives such as continual improvement and on-the-job training for other team members.

What we're looking for:

We are seeking a dedicated professional with strong knowledge of pest management, chemical handling and safety, and best practice control measures for pests such as mosquitoes, vermin, and fire ants. Experience in interpreting and applying relevant legislation is essential, along with a demonstrated ability to conduct pest surveillance, habitat modification, and biosecurity control measures. If you are passionate about environmental protection and public health, we want to hear from you

More reasons to love working with us:

- Generous leave provisions such as paid parental leave and purchased leave scheme including 17.5% loading on annual leave
- Ex-gratia day offered during the Christmas/New Year break.
- Access to professional and leadership development programs and education/study assistance.
- Mentoring and coaching opportunities to increase your industry knowledge and business acumen.
- Diverse secondment opportunities for career development.
- Reward and recognition programs.
- Wellbeing programs and social club.
- Access to discounts with over 400 leading retailers.
- Access to RedFlex – our flexible work program offering flexibility in how, when and where you work.
- You'll hold a manual 'C' Class Drivers Licence.
- You'll have the ability and physical fitness to perform a range of strenuous tasks and functions for prolonged periods of time.
- Successful applicants will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
- To be eligible for employment, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

Ready to join us

Applications will only be accepted through Council’s Web Recruitment system or through OURspace for current Council employees. Hard copy and e-mailed applications will not be accepted.

To be considered, applicants must submit a:

RCC utilises a merit-based recruitment process which may include various testing methods, such as psychometric testing and requesting the submission of a short video application from candidates after the advertisement closes.

Specific information on the position (201674) can be obtained by contacting Kyle McGuire on (07) 3829 8540. Applications for this position close at 11:59 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) on 06/04/2025.

At Redland City Council, we truly value the diverse skills, experiences and perspectives of our people. We’re focused on making Council an inclusive place, where everyone belongs and brings in new skills, diverse experiences and backgrounds that enable us to serve our community better.

Applications will not be accepted from a third party.

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