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Recruitment Consultant QLD - Permanent and Contract (White-collar) - Technical and GovernmentPosition : GISProject Officer

Location : Berrinba or Mutdapilly

Employment Type : Mon – Fri, 36.25 hrs a week until June 2026

Maxima is currently seeking various highly motivated individuals as a GIS Project Officer for one of our government clients.

About the role : As a Project Officer, you will play a vital role in coordinating and delivering aerial fire ant treatment initiatives, ensuring compliance with biosecurity regulations and fostering strong relationships with landholders and industries.

Key Responsibilities : Ensure landholders understand and meet biosecurity legislative requirements, including timely and accurate reporting of fire ant presence and treatment.Use Geographic Information System (GIS) tools to map treatment zones, plan aerial treatment activities, record field data and support spatial decision-making. Maintain accurate records in internal systems.Deliver technical advice on effective fire ant management strategies, including risk mitigation, treatment, surveillance, and compliance with reporting obligations.Participate in stakeholder workshops, maintaining strong relationships and providing subject matter expertise aligned with Queensland biosecurity legislation.Manage and monitor project activities, deliverables, and associated risks, including the preparation of farm assessments, fire ant self-management plans, and internal data records.Provide operational support to the FAST and contribute to broader NFAEP eradication objectives.Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team environment, engaging with stakeholders across government and industry.Mandatory Requirements : Experience using GIS tools (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) for mapping, treatment planning, and spatial analysis in environmental or land management contexts.Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or a visa with work rightsAbility to provide evidence of work rights and notify the department of any changes.Travel within the suppression area and across Southeast Queensland may be required.A current Criminal History Check must be confirmed prior to commencement.Highly Desirable : A qualification or relevant experience in agriculture, natural resource management, stakeholder engagement, or communication, particularly with primary producers or rural communities.Benefits of joining Maxima's temporary recruitment services : Access to subsidized health checks and flu shots.Employment Assistance Program for personal and professional support.Ongoing monitoring and support to ensure job satisfaction and performance excellence.If you possess the skills, experience, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity or send your resume at

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