EMPLOYMENT: Full-time

WORK LOCATION: Natural areas across South East Queensland and northern New South Wales, client sites and the FRE works depot/office

REPORTS TO: Company Director / Manager

WORK ARRANGEMENT: Initially approximately 80% field and site-based and 20% office and operational management

POSITION PURPOSE

The Assistant Manager - Field Operations is a hands-on leadership role responsible for supporting the safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of ecological restoration projects. The position leads and works alongside field teams, coordinates day-to-day site delivery, monitors project performance and supports planning, reporting, client communication and operational management. The role provides a pathway toward greater project and operations management responsibility.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Field Leadership and Project Delivery

- Lead, supervise and work alongside ecological restoration and bush regeneration crews.
- Take responsibility for day-to-day delivery of allocated projects, including work quality, productivity, site presentation and progress against allocated hours.
- Provide practical direction on weed management, assisted natural regeneration, revegetation and other restoration techniques.
- Conduct site inspections and assess upcoming, active and completed projects, identifying issues, additional works, required resourcing and potential variations promptly.
- Mentor field supervisors, technicians and developing team members and promote a professional, cooperative and accountable team culture.

Safety, Environment and Compliance
- Ensure SWMS, risk controls, environmental requirements, chemical procedures,



client specifications and relevant legislation are understood and followed.
- Lead by example in WHS, PPE use, incident and near-miss reporting, equipment safety and environmentally responsible work practices.
- Maintain high standards of native plant and environmental weed identification and ecological restoration best practice.

Operations, Resources and Communication
- Support staff scheduling and coordinate vehicles, equipment, chemicals, plants and other project resources.
- Liaise professionally with clients, contractors and landholders on site and by phone or email.
- Review field records, photographs, maps and project documentation and assist with progress and completion reporting.
- Support labour and resource estimates for quotations and tenders following site assessments.
- Assist with operational planning, continuous improvement and other reasonable duties consistent with the position.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITIES
- Substantial practical experience in ecological restoration, bush regeneration or natural area management.
- Demonstrated experience supervising field crews, leading projects or coordinating site works.
- Strong native plant and environmental weed identification skills,



with sound knowledge of herbicide application and ecological restoration techniques in line with best practice.
- Ability to organise work, manage competing priorities, solve practical problems and take responsibility for project outcomes.
- Confident and professional communication with staff, clients, contractors and landholders.
- Good written communication, basic computer skills and the ability to complete accurate field and project records.
- Current driver's licence and capacity to undertake the inherent physical and outdoor requirements of a predominantly field-based role.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Qualifications in Conservation and Ecosystem Management, ecology, environmental science or a related field are highly regarded. First Aid, chemical application, White Card, chainsaw, 4WD, GIS/mapping, high-level plant identification and other relevant industry qualifications are desirable. Rope access skills are advantageous but not essential.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Performance will be assessed against secure and compliant work practices; ecological and workmanship standards; project delivery within allocated time and resources; quality of leadership, communication and records; care of vehicles and equipment; and contribution to team and operational improvement. A formal performance and remuneration review will be conducted after six months.

Mentoring and training will be provided to support the successful applicant’s transition into the role.

- See the position description attached below for further information about this role.

nrmjobs.com.au/job/20030022

Date published:

13-Sep-2026

Closing date:

27-Oct-2026

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