Senior Biosecurity Field Team Supervisor

Department of Primary Industries (Queensland); Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Primary Industries (Queensland) is seeking a Senior Biosecurity Field Team Supervisor to lead field operations within the National Tropical Weeds Eradication Program. You will supervise teams, coordinate surveillance and treatment activities, and ensure safety in remote tropical rainforest environments across Cairns and South Johnstone.

You must possess a current open manual C class driver’s licence and be willing to obtain a Remote First Aid Certificate and an ACDC

Qualifications

• Experience supervising field teams in outdoor environments.
• Ability to coordinate surveillance and treatment activities.
• Strong communication with landowners and partner agencies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train field teams for weed surveillance and treatment.
• Coordinate field operations and record GPS/operational data.
• Communicate with landowners, the public and partner agencies to manage conversations calmly.

Skills

Field team supervision

Outdoor labouring

Weed surveillance

Safety compliance

Communication

Tools

GPS devices

Job description

Bring legacy to life. For the future of Queensland and the world.

As a Senior Biosecurity Field Team Supervisor, you'll lead field teams protecting Queensland's tropical landscapes from invasive weeds. You'll coordinate surveillance and treatment activities within the National Tropical Weeds Eradication Program and build your team's skills to work safely in challenging rainforest environments.

Four temporary positions are available until 30 June 2028: one in Cairns and three in South Johnstone.

Just imagine what you could achieve with us. #DPIcareers

Biosecurity Queensland (BQ) plays a leadership role in the biosecurity system in collaboration with its stakeholders. BQ leads the Queensland Government's efforts to protect our way of life, environment, biodiversity, human and animal health, industries and economy from plant and animal pest and disease threats.

Through supporting the collective efforts of our stakeholders and all Queenslanders, BQ will continue to protect our state and Australia from emerging plant and animal pests and diseases and effectively manage existing ones.

Invasive Plants and Animals (IPA) significantly affect the environment, agricultural production, infrastructure, human health and our way of life in general. The IPA program directs, facilitates and delivers strategic and targeted action to reduce the impact of invasive species in Queensland.

As a Senior Biosecurity Field Team Supervisor, you'll lead field operations within the National Tropical Weeds Eradication Program, supporting your team to work safely in remote tropical rainforest environments.

You will;

• Supervise and train field teams to undertake weed surveillance and treatment activities, supporting staff wellbeing and adherence to workplace health and safety requirements.
• Coordinate field operations, record GPS and operational data, and deliver activities in accordance with program protocols and timeframes.
• Communicate with landowners, the public and partner agencies, supporting your team to manage difficult conversations calmly and effectively.

You must possess a current open manual “C” class driver's licence and hold, or be willing to obtain:

• A Remote First Aid Certificate.
• An ACDC agricultural chemicals licence.

This physically demanding role involves walking considerable distances across steep, rocky and slippery rainforest terrain, cutting vegetation with a machete, working with herbicides and carrying a backpack and equipment weighing up to approximately 14 kilograms throughout the day. You'll work in remote environments exposed to tropical weather conditions and dangerous flora and fauna.

Experience supervising field teams, outdoor labouring, weed control or tropical rainforest fieldwork is desirable. You'll bring clear communication, sound judgement and adaptability, with a commitment to team safety and a respectful, inclusive workplace.

Why work for us

Learn why our people choose DPI and more importantly why they stay.

• Work with passion and purpose
• Have a tangible impact, for today and tomorrow
• Enjoy interesting, diverse work
• Follow your path wherever it leads
• Get the flexibility and support you need to thrive
• Be part of our one, diverse DPI

https://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/about/who/people

Find purpose you feel, impact you see and a legacy you bring to life.

Join us and help preserve and protect Queensland's biosecurity.

Visit www.dpi.qld.gov.au to learn more about us and what we do.

It is a requirement for all Biosecurity Queensland positions to have a criminal history check completed.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Occupational group

Primary Industry & Environment