Fruit Fly Controller

Fruit Fly Controller
Location: Barmera, South Australia 5345
Payrate: $38-$39 per hour
Shift Time: Full-time hours | Monday - Friday | 8am - 4pm

About the Role

An opportunity is available for Fruit Fly Controllers to join a team delivering important pest management and biosecurity activities in the Barmera region. This role suits someone who enjoys working outdoors, is comfortable with physical tasks, and has the ability to operate 4WD vehicles while towing a trailer.

You will play a key role in monitoring and controlling fruit fly activity to help protect South Australia's agricultural industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate 4WD vehicles and tow trailers to travel between locations servicing and monitoring fruit fly traps.

• Inspect trees, crops, and surrounding areas for signs of fruit fly activity and carry out approved treatment procedures

• Accurately enter field observations, trap results, and treatment details using digital systems and mapping tools.

• Communicate with local residents and businesses, providing information about pest control activities and prevention methods.

Requirements

• Current Full Driver's Licence (essential)
• Experience or ability to drive 4WD vehicles and tow a trailer
• Physically capable of working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Strong attention to detail when inspecting traps and recording information
• Confident communication skills when engaging with members of the public
• National Police Clearance issued within the past 12 months (required)
• Previous experience in agriculture, pest control, or biosecurity will be highly regarded

What's on Offer

• Great payrate of $38-$39 per hour
• Monday to Friday hours, enjoy a work-life balance
• On the job training
• Opportunity to contribute to protecting South Australia's agriculture

If you enjoy working outdoors and are looking for a hands-on role with great pay and purpose, apply now with your updated resume and a copy of your National Police Clearance, and join this important fruit fly control program in Barmera!

Please note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.