- Company: Downer
- Location: Cromwell, Otago
- Salary: Pay not listed
Downer at a glance
downergroup.com- Founded 1933
- Ticker DOW
Downer Group is an integrated services business operating in Australia and New Zealand, listed on the ASX and NZX under ticker DOW (founded 1933). See Wikipedia and downergroup.com.
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Biosecurity Team Leader (Pest Animal & Plant Control) - Downer, Cromwell, Otago
The Opportunity
Downer's Biosecurity Team is an industry leader in the implementation and operation of pest management programmes. Our vision is to maintain a sustainable pest control industry through employing the right people, providing them the right resources and supporting them with ongoing training and development.
What You'll Do
The successful candidate will lead the Biosecurity Team in Cromwell, Otago, overseeing the implementation of effective pest management programmes. Key responsibilities include:
- Leading a team to control and eradicate pests affecting local ecosystems and communities.
- Developing and implementing strategic plans for pest animal and plant control.
- Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and best practices.
- Maintaining accurate records and reporting on the progress of pest management programmes.
What You Bring
To excel in this role, you will bring:
- A proven track record in biosecurity or a related field, with experience in pest animal and plant control.
- Strong leadership skills to manage and motivate a team effectively.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks for pest management.
Working at Downer
At Downer, you will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated and passionate team committed to sustainable pest control. We offer ongoing training and development opportunities to support your professional growth. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to excellence.
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Working in Cromwell, Oklahoma
Weather right now in Cromwell, Seminole County: checking… · Local time: · Air quality: · Daylight: · UV index: · Wind: · Pollen:
Oklahoma, is a landlocked state in the South Central, Southern, and Southwestern regions of the United States. It borders Texas to the southwest, Kansas to the north, Missouri to the northeast, Arkansas to the southeast, New Mexico to the west, and Colorado to the northwest. Partially in the western extreme of the Upland South, it is the 20th-most extensive and the 28th-most populous of the 50 Uni
Cost of living in Oklahoma: 12.2% below the national average — via BEA
Minimum wage in Oklahoma: $7.25/hr — via FRED
Real GDP per capita in Oklahoma: $51,777 — via FRED
Home prices in Oklahoma (year over year): +2.6% — via FRED
Median household income in Seminole County: $46,191 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Average commute time in Seminole County: 24 min — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Most common commute in Seminole County: Drove Alone (79%) — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Households with home internet in Seminole County: 81% — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Typical climate: average high 72°F / low 53°F year-round (summers around 91°F, winters around 34°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
Source: Wikipedia (state)
Build the skills for this role
Build strength in pest animal and plant control methods, team leadership, field safety, and client reporting. No certification package was supplied in the source data for this role family.
- Walk through leading a pest or biosecurity crew end-to-end: planning, safety, delivery, and close-out.
- Give examples of prioritising sites and adapting control methods under weather or access constraints.
- Explain how you brief teams and escalate risks to a large services contractor like Downer.
Strong fit if you already supervise field biosecurity or pest-control teams and can operate within a large ASX/NZX-listed services group. Thin public career and pay data means local interview detail matters more than online benchmarks.
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Listing facts
- Role Biosecurity Team Leader (Pest Animal & Plant Control)
- Employer Downer
- Location Cromwell, Otago
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted July 31, 2026
- Apply by August 31, 2026
- Overview Full job description on this page (276 words)
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