Regional Field Operations Lead, Biosecurity Program

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government is seeking an Operations Manager to lead the National Fire Ant Eradication Program in the Brisbane region, coordinating field teams, contracts and resources to deliver safe, high-quality outcomes.

You will provide strategic advice to senior leaders, manage risks and major projects, and drive continuous improvement while upholding safety and legislative requirements across the northern region from the Virginia depot in Brisbane.

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.

Job description

Queensland Government is seeking an Operations Manager to lead the National Fire Ant Eradication Program in the Brisbane region, coordinating field teams, contracts and resources to deliver safe, high-quality outcomes.

You will provide strategic advice to senior leaders, manage risks and major projects, and drive continuous improvement while upholding safety and legislative requirements across the northern region from the Virginia depot in Brisbane.