Biosecurity Team Lead - Invasive Species & Field Ops

Australian Capital Territory; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The ACT Government is seeking a Biosecurity Team Leader to oversee a hands-on role coordinating a small team and contractors within the Biosecurity unit.

You will engage stakeholders, apply ArcGIS, Field Maps and Survey123 to monitor and respond to invasive species, pests and biosecurity threats across the ACT, ensuring preparedness and fast, coordinated action.

Note: This is a full-time permanent position within the ACT public service.

Qualifications

• Experience in biosecurity or related field.
• Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
• Good knowledge of invasive plants, pests and biosecurity threats.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team and coordinate contractors.
• Engage with stakeholders to align programs.
• Deliver invasive species monitoring, control and preparedness programs across the ACT.
• No two days are the same.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Biosecurity knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

ArcGIS

Field Maps

Survey123

Communication

Tools

ArcGIS

Field Maps

Survey123

Job description

The ACT Government is seeking a Biosecurity Team Leader to oversee a hands-on role coordinating a small team and contractors within the Biosecurity unit.

You will engage stakeholders, apply ArcGIS, Field Maps and Survey123 to monitor and respond to invasive species, pests and biosecurity threats across the ACT, ensuring preparedness and fast, coordinated action.

Note: This is a full-time permanent position within the ACT public service.