Field Officer

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 clients are seeking Field Surveillance Officers to join their Eradication programs with roles on offer based out of Cairns, Queensland.

Roles are required year-round until with the possibility of extension. Work over the wet season is required

Working hours are Monday to Friday with start times from 6am. Hours may vary, dependant on weather conditions. The role will require you to undertake specialised field surveillance and treatment to eradicate harmful species from the Australian environment.

Residents local to Cairns areas are strongly encouraged to apply.

Your role will include, but not be limited to -

• Safely use a machete in rainforest environments to undertake surveillance and treatment activities.
• 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.
• Walk considerable distances every day, Including elevation in rainforest habitat e.g. continuous walking for up to 60 minutes and up to approximately 15 kilometres a day.
• Work effectively in teams of outdoor workers in challenging environments. This includes working within a team environment to deliver surveillance, and can include field evacuations due to first aid treatment events.
• Field based surveillance, mapping and treatment activities for the eradication of harmful species.
• Collect GPS data, record and correlate other information according to the requirements of the project
• Sample collection and reporting.
• Communicate effectively with landholders, program managers, staff and stakeholders
• Operate and maintain a variety of field equipment such as spray units, chainsaws, GPS and other navigational equipment

Eligibility requirements

• Experience in intensive outdoor labouring, including residential, bushland & rainforest field work.
• MUST have the ability to work through varied and challenging environmental conditions for long periods of time.
• WHS Focus - Ability to recognise, manage and follow workplace health and safety directions.
• Experience in intensive outdoor labouring, bushland & tropical rainforest field work.
• 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 obtain a National Police Check
• To be eligible for employment in this position, you must be an Australian citizen, have permanent residency status. Evidence of your residency status or visa, with your right to work (including any conditions / restrictions) prior to engagement.

How to Apply

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AWX is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

About AWX: AWX is a member of the PeopleIN group, which emerged in 2019 as the largest ASX-listed workforce management and staffing entity in Australia. Our Australian-owned business is dedicated to assisting individuals in reaching their career objectives while aiding clients in managing their workforce effectively. We specialize in providing contract staffing and HR outsourcing services across diverse sectors, including community services, childcare, healthcare, nursing, IT, blue-collar, and hospitality.

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