Project Officers (AO5 equivalent)

Are you passionate about biosecurity and large-scale environmental management? Hoban recruitment is seeking AO5 Project Officers to support the Fire Ant Suppression Taskforce (FAST) in a major aerial treatment initiative.

Role Details

• Role Type - Casual temporary labor hire assignment
• Location - Berrinba, South side of Brisbane, QLD
• Rate - AO5 equivalent, $66 + p/h + super

About the Role
As a Project Officer (Extension), you will play a critical role in engaging landholders and key stakeholders to implement effective fire ant management strategies. You will help ensure the success of a large-scale aerial treatment project covering 106,000 hectares of high-infestation areas.

Your key responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Stakeholder Engagement - Work with large landholders, primary producers, government agencies, and high-risk industries to support aerial treatment efforts.
• Technical Advice - Guide landholders on fire ant risk mitigation, surveillance, treatment, and compliance with biosecurity regulations.
• Compliance & Reporting - Ensure landholders are meeting legislative requirements, including accurate reporting of fire ant presence and treatment activities.
• Project Coordination - Track project activities, deliverables, and risks while maintaining accurate records and assessments.
• Workshops & Education - Participate in industry workshops, providing expert advice on fire ant self-management plans.
• Collaboration - Work within a multi-disciplinary team to support operational delivery and eradication efforts.
• Other duties as required

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills to collaborate with landholders, government agencies, and industry representatives.
• Experience in environmental management, biosecurity, or large-scale operational projects (highly regarded).
• Project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain accurate records.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills to provide technical advice and guidance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Mandatory Requirements

• Current, unrestricted 'C' class driver's licence.
• Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or valid work visa.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-impact environmental project and make a tangible difference in Queensland's biosecurity efforts. Please note this role closes on Thursday 3rd of April, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at adjustments@hoban.com.au or visit hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.