AddressPest Management Technician
The City of Gold Coast is Australia's second-largest local government authority, and our people are united in their passion for delivering the best for our City.
Why join the City of Gold Coast? What's in it for you?
When you join the City of Gold Coast, we provide pathways and opportunities for you to grow and achieve your potential; we look out for your health and well-being with our Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Programs, and we offer flexible work and hybrid office/work from home options to allow you to have more time doing the things you enjoy. In addition, we have a generous superannuation scheme and an employee-driven Social Club to get you amongst the action!
About your new 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
We are seeking a passionate individual for a position involving identification, surveillance, and monitoring of pest insects and plants. Responsibilities include recording and mapping activities using infield computing, offering technical advice to stakeholders, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols and legislative requirements while fostering positive relationships with various stakeholders.
For further information about the key deliverables of this role, please view the attached position brief. To access this document, click the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.
What you bring to your new role
To be successful in this role:
• You have experience and qualifications in Pest Management and the safe use of pesticides.
• You have proven ability to work productively and collaboratively in a team environment and you demonstrate well-developed interpersonal, written and communication skills.
• 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.
• You pride yourself on your commitment to safety.
How to apply for this role
Click on the 'Apply' button below to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.
As part of our selection process, you may be required to undertake a one-way video interview via Criteria, face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams. You may also be required to undertake reference checks via Xref, police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks and drug and alcohol testing.
The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.
Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.
Contact Person
Jessica Withers
Contact Email
JWITHERS@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Closing Date
Tuesday 5th March 2024
