senior project officer.

• Oversee a responsive treatment program to ensure every report of suspected fire ant nests is referred to the relevant landholder for timely treatment or prioritised for treatment by licensed pest management technicians where there was a risk to public or animal safety.
• Build a thorough understanding and sound skills in using existing systems and mapping tools to inform requests for system developments or enhancements to improve functionality or data quality, and to accommodate new/revised projects.
• Use mapping tools to inform decision making, monitor change, and present/report accurate data for varied audiences and purposes.
• Co-design and co-deliver presentations and workshops for stakeholders on how to use our systems, mapping tools and apps to collect and share accurate data (including shapefiles, GPS coordinates, etc.) relating to surveillance, reporting and treatment of fire ants.
• Assist with the development of memorandums of understanding, collaborative agreements and associated documentation and communication to promote and support aerial treatment and self-management of fire ants by local, state and federal government agencies.
• Collaboratively arrange free training, technical advice, treatment product and equipment for all schools in areas of high known fire ant density to ensure students, their families and staff can safely access public areas on campuses.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, including various functions in the National Fire Ant Eradication Program and FAST.
• The position will require some weekend work.
• Foster a culture that values individual and team performance and strives for continuous improvement and efficiencies in meeting the objectives of the National Fire Ant Eradication Program.

• Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant transferable experience.
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and mapping tools (e.g. ArcGIS)

• Current ‘C’ class driver’s licence.
• Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or valid working rights in Australia.
• If not an Australian citizen, evidence of visa status and right to work must be provided, and you must inform the department of any change in your work rights.

Benefits of choosing Randstad

We value our contractors. So in addition to benefits from your new employer, we also offer you,

• Discounts at retailers like David Jones, Myer & JB HiFi, Rebel Sport, Woolworths, Hoyts cinemas and many more.
• A free Employee Assistance Program offers you and your family support
• Access to your payslips at the click of a button via our MyRandstad App
• We offer three pay runs a week Plus more

What now

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? If you meet the essential criteria and have the required experience send your resume now.

If you have any questions or perhaps your resume isn't up to date with your current role email blake.price@randstad.com.au

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.