Team Leader, Primary Industries

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government invites applications for a hands-on Team Leader role within the National Fire Ant Eradication Program in South East Queensland. You will lead a field-based team delivering surveillance, treatment and sampling activities while balancing operational planning and leadership to achieve program outcomes.

You will coach staff, monitor performance, ensure safety, and maintain accurate records using GPS and field systems.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading and managing teams, performance and operational delivery.
• Proven ability to motivate, coach and develop employees to achieve high performance.
• Strong operational planning and organisational skills.
• Confident communication with staff, stakeholders and community members.
• Commitment to safety, accountability and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a field-based team delivering surveillance, treatment and biosecurity activities.
• Plan, coordinate and monitor daily operations to meet targets and outcomes.
• Coach and develop team members to build capability and performance.
• Manage team wellbeing, attendance, performance and conduct.
• Provide operational leadership, quality assurance and problem-solving in the field.
• Use GPS devices, tablets and systems to monitor progress and record data.
• Build relationships with landholders, stakeholders and community members.
• Promote safety culture and compliance with WHS requirements.
• Support field operations including surveillance, mapping, trapping, sampling and treatment.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Operational planning

Safety

Coaching

Communication

Microsoft Outlook

Word

Excel

Tools

GPS devices

Tablets

Operational systems

Job description

Do you have experience leading teams and delivering operational outcomes in a fast-paced environment? Join the National Fire Ant Eradication Program and play a critical role in protecting Queensland from one of Australia's most significant biosecurity threats.

As a Team Leader, you’ll lead and develop a field-based team responsible for delivering surveillance, treatment and sampling activities across South East Queensland. You’ll be accountable for team performance, operational planning, safety, capability development and the delivery of high-quality field operations.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll balance operational planning with field-based leadership to achieve program outcomes.

What you’ll do

• Lead and manage a field-based team delivering surveillance, treatment and biosecurity activities.
• Plan, coordinate and monitor daily operations to ensure targets and operational outcomes are achieved.
• Coach, mentor and develop team members to build capability and performance.
• Manage team wellbeing, attendance, performance and workplace conduct.
• Provide operational leadership, quality assurance and problem-solving support in the field.
• Use GPS devices, tablets and operational systems to monitor progress and maintain accurate records.
• Build positive relationships with landholders, stakeholders and community members.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with workplace health and safety requirements.
• Support field operations including surveillance, mapping, trapping, sampling and treatment activities when required.

We’re looking for people who

• demonstrated experience leading and managing teams, performance and operational delivery
• Have demonstrated experience leading and managing teams.
• Can motivate, coach and develop employees to achieve high performance.
• Have strong operational planning and organisational skills.
• Communicate confidently with staff, stakeholders and community members.
• Make sound decisions and effectively manage competing priorities.
• Have experience monitoring performance and delivering operational outcomes.
• Possess sound computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, accountability and continuous improvement.

This role is suited to people who

• Enjoy leading teams and achieving operational outcomes.
• Are confident making decisions and providing direction in dynamic environments.
• Thrive in fast-paced operational settings.
• Take pride in developing people and delivering results.

This is an active, field-based role. You will be required to:

• Walk up to approximately 15 kilometres per day.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Lift and carry equipment weighing up to 15kg.
• Perform manual handling activities including bending, reaching, squatting and kneeling.
• Use hand-operated equipment and approved ant bait products

To be eligible for this role, you must hold a current C class driver licence and a current First Aid certificate.

• Lead a team delivering important biosecurity outcomes across Queensland.
• Make a genuine difference protecting Queensland’s environment, agriculture and communities.
• Enjoy a 9-day fortnight and opportunities for overtime.
• Receive ongoing leadership development and training.
• Build leadership experience within one of Australia’s largest biosecurity programs.

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