Division/Section: Infrastructure and Operations / Construction Maintenance and Operations

Position Type: Fixed Term Full Time (Up to 29 June 2027, 9 day fortnight, 38 hours/week)

Salary Range: Base Salary $33.64 per hour + super plus overtime and penalty rates dependent on work performed. Additional entitlements and overtime do not form part of the advertised base salary

Location: Dalrymple Road Depot - Garbutt

Application Close: 11:45pm, Sunday 24 May 2026

Join an exciting and extremely important hands-on program making a real difference in protecting our environment in Townsville as part of the Yellow Crazy Ant Management Program.

In this dynamic, field-based role, you’ll work alongside a small, tight-knit team of Environmental Field Worker led by an experienced Crew Leader, tackling invasive ant infestations across a wide range of terrains, from farmland and remote mountain areas to residential properties, roadsides, parklands, and industrial sites. Your day-to-day will include conducting surveys, monitoring and treating infestations, accurately identifying Yellow Crazy Ants, and applying your knowledge of their life cycle and spread to help stop them in their tracks.

You’ll get to use a variety of equipment such as backpack blowers, GPS units, radios, traps, and microscopes, while also contributing to reporting and data collection using modern tech like tablets and MS Office. If you enjoy outdoor work, practical tasks, and being part of a program with real environmental impact, this is your chance to be on the front line.

Qualifications And Experience

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Ability and willingness to work in remote environments including but not limited to, farmland, untrekked mountains and other natural bushland, residential properties, roadsides, parkland, construction and industrial sites
• Ability to safely operate a range of light plant items, machinery and equipment associated with Yellow Crazy Ant management works
• Sound oral and written communication skills with the ability to work professionally and effectively with others
• Demonstrated problem solving skills with the ability to achieve effective solutions to challenges
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and accurately report on-ground observations
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Suite and field equipment (e.g. data loggers, GPS, etc.)

Essential Requirements Of The Role Include

• Positive Notice Blue Card – Working with Children Queensland, or ability to obtain
• Ability to obtain a Townsville City Council Authorised Persons and Local Government Worker Card
• Current Manual "C" Class license
• Construction Industry White Card (30215 QLD)

Desirable Qualifications And Experience Include

• Certificate III Conservation and Land Management or similar qualification
• First Aid/CPR Certificate

For Further Information Review The Position Description.

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We’re committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.

We have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:

• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Natural Disaster Leave
• Uniforms and PPE provided
• Annual wage progression
• Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities
• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
• Employee Assistance Program
• The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.

Contact Person: Lisa (Senior Team Leader)

Contact Email: [email protected] (for position enquiries only)

How To Apply

Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also require your resume which should confirm any licences and qualifications your hold.

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact hr_[email protected] or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.

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