Environmental Offsets Team Leader (On-Ground Delivery)

Evolve Environmental Solutions; Caloundra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolve Environmental Solutions seeks an Environmental Offsets Team Leader to supervise a small field crew delivering restoration and offset works across Southeast Queensland. The role is hands-on, outdoors, with emphasis on safety, quality outcomes, and collaboration with Project Managers and Ecologists.

You will lead planting, weed control, fire management, erosion control, and data recording, ensuring on-time completion to high standards while fostering a positive team culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading or supervising field staff in environmental restoration, bush regeneration, or land management.
• Strong knowledge of native vegetation, weed species, and control techniques.
• Competent in the safe use of herbicides and small plant/equipment (brush cutters, chainsaws, pumps, sprayers, etc.).
• Current manual driver’s licence (4WD experience).
• White Card and Chemical Accreditation (ACDC or equivalent).
• Understanding of workplace health and safety practices.
• Experience in largescale, land and or farm management
• Experience in fire management, erosion control, or monitoring of restoration works.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Experience in Forestry planting and site management
• Experience working on environmental offset projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and work alongside a small team on-ground restoration and offset works.
• Oversee native planting, weed control, site prep, and maintenance.
• Manage fire management and erosion control activities.
• Ensure safety and timely delivery to project specifications.
• Record field data and complete daily reports.

Skills

Field leadership

Team supervision

Environmental restoration

Bush regeneration

Land management

HSE awareness

Education

White Card

Chemical Accreditation (ACDC or equivalent)

First Aid Certificate

Tools

4WD experience

Herbicide handling

Chainsaw operation

Job description

Environmental Offsets Team Leader (On-Ground Delivery)

At Evolve Environmental, we’re passionate about restoring and protecting Australia’s natural landscapes. We deliver high-quality ecological restoration and environmental offset projects — from planning and design through to long-term on-ground management.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Environmental Offsets Leaderto take charge of an on-ground field team delivering restoration and offset works across Southeast Queensland.

This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys being outdoors and leading by example. You’ll be responsible for day-to-day supervision of a small crew carrying out activities such as native planting, weed control, fire management, and erosion control, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

You’ll work closely with Project Managers and Ecologists to bring restoration plans to life and deliver measurable ecological outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and work alongside a small team undertaking on-ground restoration and offset works.

Carry out and oversee:

• - Native tree and shrub planting
• - Weed control (chemical and manual methods)
• - Site preparation and maintenance
• -Fire management and back burning
• -Erosion and sediment control

Ensure all tasks are performed safely, on time, and to specification.

Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment in good working order.

Record field data and complete daily work reports.

Communicate regularly with the Project Manager regarding progress, issues, and site conditions.

Promote a positive and safe team culture.

About You

You’re a practical, reliable leader who enjoys hands‑on outdoor work and takes pride in achieving high‑quality environmental outcomes. You’re organised, safety‑focused, and comfortable managing a small crew in the field.

Essential Skills and Experience

Proven experience leading or supervising field staff in environmental restoration, bush regeneration, or land management.

Strong knowledge of native vegetation, weed species, and control techniques.

Competent in the safe use of herbicides and small plant/equipment (brush cutters, chainsaws, pumps, sprayers, etc.).

Current manual driver’s licence (4WD experience).

White Card and Chemical Accreditation (ACDC or equivalent).

Understanding of workplace health and safety practices.

Experience in largescale, land and or farm management

Experience in fire management, erosion control, or monitoring of restoration works.

First Aid Certificate.

Experience in Forestry planting and site management

Experience working on environmental offset projects.

Why Join Evolve Environmental?

Be part of a passionate team restoring local environments across Southeast Queensland.

Supportive management and opportunities for training and career development.

Long-term, stable employment with a respected environmental company