Are you an experienced environmental field leader looking to take greater responsibility for people, projects and conservation outcomes?
Acacia is seeking a capable and motivated
Senior Environmental Team Leader
to lead environmental field teams working predominantly across Melbourne's western suburbs and surrounding conservation areas. This is an initial three-month, full-time contract, with likely extentions and the possibility of an ongoing position based on performance and business need.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone with robust environmental field experience, sound technical knowledge and the ability to coordinate people, resources and daily site activities. You will help ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard while supporting the development of the people around you.
The position will have a strong focus on projects across Melbourne's west, including native grasslands, waterways, conservation reserves, parks and open spaces. Some travel to other project locations across greater Melbourne and regional Victoria may also be required.
Acacia delivers environmental field and consulting services across reserves, waterways, parks and open spaces throughout greater Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Our teams undertake sensitive weed control, ecological restoration, revegetation, vegetation management and sustainable landscaping to protect biodiversity and enhance natural environments.
As Acacia continues to grow, we are looking for experienced leaders who share our commitment to safe work, quality environmental outcomes and the development of capable and engaged field teams.
The opportunity
As a Senior Environmental Team Leader, you will generally lead a field team of three to seven people, with opportunities to support larger teams and major projects alongside other Team Leaders, Environmental Operations Leads and Project Managers.
You will provide practical, in-field leadership while also participating in environmental works. Your responsibilities will include:
Coordinating daily site activities, people, equipment and materials




Allocating tasks to appropriately trained and capable team members
Leading pre-starts, risk assessments, toolbox discussions and site safety processes
Ensuring work is completed in accordance with project specifications, environmental requirements and Acacia's HSEQ systems
Monitoring the quality, productivity and progress of works
Providing practical instruction, coaching and mentoring to field team members
Supporting the development of environmental and land-management skills within the team
Identifying and addressing safety, technical, environmental and operational risks
Maintaining accurate daily records, including timesheets, chemical records, equipment checks and work outcomes
Supporting Project Managers and Environmental Operations Leads with planning, estimating and site information
Communicating professionally with clients, stakeholders, suppliers and members of the public
Identifying opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity and environmental outcomes
This is a practical leadership position, and you will continue to work alongside your team in outdoor and physically demanding conditions.
About you
You will be an experienced environmental field practitioner who can confidently lead people while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality and client outcomes.
You will ideally bring:
Demonstrated experience leading environmental field teams, projects or programs of work
Strong experience in conservation, land management, ecological restoration or a related field
Advanced knowledge of weed control, herbicide application and revegetation techniques
Strong native and introduced plant identification skills
Experience coordinating people, equipment, materials and daily work programs
The ability to provide transparent instructions, practical training,



coaching and feedback
Strong safety awareness and experience managing field-based risks
Sound problem-solving skills and the confidence to make practical decisions on site
Good written, verbal and digital communication skills
The ability to maintain accurate operational and compliance records
A professional and constructive approach when working with clients, colleagues and stakeholders
A relevant TAFE or university qualification in Conservation and Land Management, Environmental Science, Agriculture or a related discipline would be highly regarded. Extensive relevant industry experience may also be considered.
ChemCert or equivalent chemical-use training
Construction Induction Card or White Card
Current first aid certificate
Chainsaw operation and maintenance training
Experience using GPS, mapping applications and digital field-management systems
Applicants do not need to meet every desirable criterion. We are interested in experienced environmental leaders who demonstrate sound judgement, strong people skills and a commitment to delivering quality field outcomes.
What we offer
A senior, hands-on leadership role within a growing environmental organisation
The opportunity to lead works across some of western Melbourne's most significant natural areas
Varied projects across grasslands, waterways, bushland reserves, parks and open spaces
The opportunity to build specialist environmental and leadership capability
Ongoing training and professional development
Career pathways into broader operational, project-management and technical roles
Competitive above-award remuneration based on experience, knowledge and qualifications
A supportive team committed to safety, quality and meaningful conservation outcomes
Further information about Acacia is available on our website.
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📌 Senior Environmental Team Leader (Melbourne)
🏢 Acacia Environmental Management
📍 Melbourne