Impactful Ops Leader: Fire Ant Eradication Program

Primary Industries; Scenic Rim Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DPI) seeks a Principal Operations Coordinator to lead a significant operational workforce. The role oversees large-scale field operations, balancing people leadership with stakeholder collaboration to deliver the National Fire Ant Eradication Program’s objectives.

Based in Burleigh with relocation to Scenic Rim, you will drive performance, align resources, and influence program outcomes while maintaining safety and quality standards in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead large operational workforces.
• Experience in coordinating multi-location field operations.
• Strong decision making and issue resolution under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams delivering Australia’s largest fire ant eradication program.
• Drive safe, effective and efficient field operations across a large region.
• Manage people, resources and operational performance.
• Build relationships with staff, stakeholders and local communities.
• Influence operational improvements and contribute to program outcomes.

Skills

People leadership

Operational management

Stakeholder engagement

Safety leadership

Job description

Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DPI) seeks a Principal Operations Coordinator to lead a significant operational workforce. The role oversees large-scale field operations, balancing people leadership with stakeholder collaboration to deliver the National Fire Ant Eradication Program’s objectives.

Based in Burleigh with relocation to Scenic Rim, you will drive performance, align resources, and influence program outcomes while maintaining safety and quality standards in a fast-paced