Head of Field Operations, Biosecurity Program

Primary Industries; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Primary Industries is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead large-scale field operations for a national program. Based in Brisbane, you’ll oversee regional delivery, ensure safety and efficiency, and provide strategic guidance to senior leaders to achieve program outcomes.

You will drive performance, manage contracts and resources, and foster accountability across diverse teams while shaping operational strategy for a high-impact biosecurity initiative in Queensland.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading complex, large-scale or geographically dispersed operations.
• Proven ability to develop teams and foster accountability, safety and high performance.
• Strong operational planning and resource management capability.
• Sound judgement to assess complex issues, manage risks and implement practical solutions.
• Experience improving processes, efficiency and operational delivery.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and influencing skills.
• Ability to provide clear, evidence-based advice grounded in operational realities.
• Experience managing significant projects, contracts, resources or operational programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale regional field operations, aligning people and resources with Program priorities.
• Drive operational performance, workforce capacity and delivery of safe, high-quality outcomes.
• Manage operational risks, major projects, contracts and procurement activities.
• Improve systems and processes to strengthen efficiency, accountability and field delivery.
• Ensure compliance with legislative, scientific, safety and people management requirements.
• Provide strategic operational advice and collaborate with senior leaders to achieve Program outcomes.

Skills

Operational leadership

Team development

Resource planning

Risk management

Process improvement

Stakeholder influence

Evidence-based advisory

Contract & procurement

Job description

Primary Industries is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead large-scale field operations for a national program. Based in Brisbane, you’ll oversee regional delivery, ensure safety and efficiency, and provide strategic guidance to senior leaders to achieve program outcomes.

You will drive performance, manage contracts and resources, and foster accountability across diverse teams while shaping operational strategy for a high-impact biosecurity initiative in Queensland.