Team Leader, Primary Industries

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

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Overtime options

Leadership development

Job summary

Queensland Government is seeking a Team Leader for the National Fire Ant Eradication Program in Ipswich, Queensland. The role involves leading a field-based team across South East Queensland to deliver surveillance, treatment and sampling activities and ensure high-quality field operations.

You will coach and develop staff, manage performance and safety, and coordinate daily operations while working with landholders and community stakeholders in a fast-paced biosecurity program.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and managing teams.
• Strong operational planning and organisational skills.
• Confident communication with staff, stakeholders and community members.
• Commitment to safety, accountability and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead a field-based team delivering surveillance, treatment and biosecurity activities.
• Plan, coordinate and monitor daily operations to achieve targets.
• 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 systems to monitor progress and records.
• Build relationships with landholders, stakeholders and community members.
• Promote safety culture and compliance with WHS requirements.
• Support field operations including surveillance, mapping, trapping and sampling.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Operational planning

Stakeholder engagement

Safety compliance

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Job description

Lead Teams. Deliver Results. Protect Queensland.
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 from one of our Western depots, delivering surveillance, treatment and sampling activities across South East Queensland. You'll be accountable for team performance, operational planning, safety, capability development and high-quality field operations. This hands‑on leadership role combines 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.

Why join us

• 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.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Team Leader, Primary Industries Ipswich, Australia