Area Coordinator

Department of Primary Industries, Queensland; Lockyer Valley Regional; Presencial; AUD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Department of Primary Industries, Queensland – Laidley QLD is seeking an Area Coordinator to lead day-to-day operational delivery across the area, ensuring safety, productivity and target achievement. You will coordinate resources, oversee work programs and provide practical solutions to challenges, with a focus on frontline team support and high-quality reporting.

You will supervise and coach staff, promote SOP adherence, and build strong relationships with teams and stakeholders to achieve

Formación

• Experience leading operational or field-based teams.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and coordinate operational teams by setting priorities and allocating resources.
• Monitor performance and implement solutions to meet program targets.
• Supervise, coach and support staff; ensure SOPs are understood and followed.
• Build relationships across teams and stakeholders to support program outcomes.
• Prepare high-quality reports and briefings to inform decisions.

Conocimientos

Operational leadership

Resource coordination

Performance monitoring

Staff coaching

Stakeholder engagement

Reporting

Descripción del empleo

Department of Primary Industries, Queensland – Laidley QLD

As an Area Coordinator with the National Fire Ant Eradication Program, you will lead the day-to-day delivery of operational activities across your area, ensuring teams are safe, productive and focused on achieving program targets. Working in a fast-paced and changing environment, you will coordinate resources, oversee work programs, monitor performance and provide practical solutions to operational challenges. You will play a key role in supporting frontline teams, improving business processes and providing high-quality advice and reporting that informs operational decision-making.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate operational teams by setting priorities, allocating resources and ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and on schedule.


• Monitor operational performance, identify emerging issues and implement practical solutions to keep activities on track and achieve program targets.


• Supervise, coach and support staff, ensuring standard operating procedures are understood, followed and continuously improved.


• Build strong working relationships across teams and stakeholders, representing your operational area and contributing to broader program outcomes.


• Prepare high-quality reports, recommendations and briefings that support informed decision-making and continuous business improvement.

What will make you successful

• Experience leading operational or field-based teams.


• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.


• Confidence making decisions and solving problems in a dynamic environment.


• Ability to motivate staff and build a positive team culture.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.


• Experience analysing information and providing clear recommendations to management.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/705630/26

Closing Date: Thursday, 12 November 2026