Area Leader - Field Operations (Ecological Restoration)
Ecosure is one of Australia's largest fully certified environmental consultancies that produces world-class environmental solutions.
We have a fantastic team, and we are looking for more talented, innovative individuals to join and help us achieve our audacious goal.
Our audacious goal is that by **** we have improved the ecosystems of 100 million hectares and **** islands worldwide.Ecosure envisions a future where ecosystems worldwide are thriving with natural brilliance.
We are on a mission to be the world's best in ecosystem management.
We have an amazing workplace culture where we take what we do seriously, but we are also strongly committed to having fun and supporting each other at work.Join our rapidly growing team!
We offer a collaborative environment where we grow your skills, provide clear and defined career pathways; where you canprotect biodiversity, restore habitat and build a legacy.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Area Leader is responsible for theplanning, coordination and delivery of environmental field operations across a designated region.
This is ahands-on leadership roleaccountable for:
executing work programs
leading field teams and supervisors
ensuring safety, quality and compliance
driving operational performance and efficiency
The role oversees multiple crews and plays a key part in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to a high standard.
This Area Leader role is for ourBrisbaneregion.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Operational Delivery & Planning
Plan and execute weekly and monthly work programs aligned with project schedules
Coordinate labour, equipment and logistics across multiple sites
Ensure work is delivered on time, within scope and to required quality standards
Monitor progress and proactively resolve delivery issues
Leadership & Team Management
Lead, mentor and develop Field Supervisors and crew members
Build capable, high-performing teams through coaching and feedback
Conduct performance reviews, training and development conversations




Foster a positive, inclusive and safety-focused team culture
Resource & Workforce Management
Manage rostering, scheduling and workforce allocation across crews
Maintain high utilisation and effective deployment of field teams
Ensure tools, vehicles and equipment are available, maintained and compliant
Support recruitment, onboarding and workforce capability uplift
Safety, Compliance & Quality
Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with WHS legislation and company procedures
Conduct audits, inspections and field observations
Ensure all work aligns with environmental, quality and regulatory requirements
Maintain accurate field documentation and reporting
Stakeholder & Client Engagement
Maintain strong relationships with Project Managers and internal teams
Liaise with clients and stakeholders as required to support project delivery
Provide updates on progress, risks and operational performance
What Success Looks Like (6-12 months)
Work programs are delivered consistently on time and within budget
Field teams operate safely with strong compliance and low incident rates
Supervisors are capable, autonomous and performing at a high level
Resources are effectively planned with minimal downtime
Strong collaboration exists with Project Managers and support teams
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Essential
3+ years' experience in ecological restoration, land management or environmental field operations
Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams or supervisors
Strong understanding of ecological restoration practices and field operations
Experience planning and coordinating multi-site work programs




Solid knowledge of WHS, environmental and compliance requirements
Desirable
Experience with GIS or digital field data collection tools
Qualifications in ecology, environmental science or land management
Certifications such as chainsaw, chemical handling, or First Aid
Experience in fire ecology, pest management or ecological monitoring
Capabilities (What Great Looks Like)
Operational leadership– delivers results through planning and team execution
People leadership– develops capable supervisors and strong team culture
Commercial mindset– understands resource use, productivity and cost impacts
Problem solving– proactively resolves operational challenges
Adaptability– thrives in dynamic, field-based environments
Combination of office-based planning and field-based leadership
frequent travel across sites, including regional and remote locations
Exposure to variable weather, terrain and physical working conditions
ESSENTIAL CERTIFICATIONS (OR WILLINGNESS TO OBTAIN):
Police Check
ChemCert or ACDC certification
First Aid/CPR certification
Chainsaw ticket
Medical Examination prior to commencement
Competent with using computer systems and apps.
Employee Benefits
We value our team and have developed anEmployee Benefits Programto support, empower and reward our people.
We believe we have one of the best employee advantages programs in our industry.
Here are some of the benefits we offer our employees:
Uniforms, tools, equipment and PPE all provided,
Opportunities for career development,
Travel allowances when working away,
Employee Assistance Program,
Monthly, Quarterly & Yearly Employee Awards
Annual Company Summit,
Annual skin checks.
See the full list of benefits here: .
Ecosure encourages and values diversity and inclusion in the workplace as we are an Equal Employment Opportunities employer.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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📌 Area Leader - Field Operations (Ecological Restoration) (Queensland)
🏢 Ecosure
📍 Queensland