Area Coordinator: Lead Field Teams in Fire Ant Eradication

Primary Industries; Lockyer Valley Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Primary Industries in Queensland is seeking an Area Coordinator to lead the day-to-day delivery of operational activities across a designated area for the National Fire Ant Eradication Program. You will ensure teams are safe, productive and aligned with program targets while coordinating resources and reporting progress.

In this role you will monitor performance, identify issues, and implement practical solutions to keep activities on track.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Operational leadership

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Decision making

Communication

Team building

Job description

Primary Industries in Queensland is seeking an Area Coordinator to lead the day-to-day delivery of operational activities across a designated area for the National Fire Ant Eradication Program. You will ensure teams are safe, productive and aligned with program targets while coordinating resources and reporting progress.

In this role you will monitor performance, identify issues, and implement practical solutions to keep activities on track.