Team Leader

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 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.

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.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/704200/26