Entomology

Entomologist - Cairns location, Fruit Flies diagnostic surveillance

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Synergie Australia is seeking long term contract staff to start in the New Year to help the national Electric Ant Eradication Program

The important parts:

• Location: Cairns, QLD
• Start date: Late August 2026 - contract until February 2027 with possible extension 
• Rate: $56 - 60 p/h plus super - Casual rate
• APS5 – Level 1: Airport Location
• Must have Australian work rights and be a permanent resident (Working Holiday Visa holders need not apply)
• Must have a C class license and be able to pass a Criminal History check and pre-employment medical

What you will be required to do:

• Provide specialist fruit fly entomology diagnostic services to support surveillance and response activities;
• Contribute to improvements in the capture, management, analysis and reporting of surveillance and diagnostic information;
• Collaborate with data specialists to improve the organisation, accessibility and searchability of fruit fly information and datasets;
• Contribute to the development of business requirements for fruit fly data management, reporting and information systems; and
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to support surveillance activities, information sharing and program delivery.

To be successful in these roles you must have:

• Experience collaborating and working within a scientific environment and hold practical field skills
• Qualifications relevant to Entomology (eg Bachelor of Science)
• Experience working within a laboratory and performing data analysis
• An understanding of Biosecurity protocols

What’s on offer for you:

Contract Federal government based role with opportunities for extensions in the future - excellent rate of pay and great team culture. Mon - Fri: 30 – 37.5 hours/week

If you have a background relevant to any of the above positions, please apply with a cover letter.

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