Job Description
Forest Rehabilitation Ecology – Brisbane QLD
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Position: Assistant Manager - Field Operations
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Employer: Forest Rehabilitation Ecology
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Location: Gold Coast, QLD (work across South East Queensland and northern New South Wales, at client sites and the FRE works depot/office)
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Employment: Full-time
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Work Arrangement: Initially approximately 80% field and site-based and 20% office and operational management
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Position Purpose
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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.
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Key Responsibilities
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Lead, supervise and work alongside ecological restoration and bush regeneration crews.
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Take responsibility for day-to-day delivery of allocated projects, including work quality, productivity, site presentation and progress against allocated hours.
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Provide practical direction on weed management, assisted natural regeneration, revegetation and other restoration techniques.
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Conduct site inspections and assess upcoming, active and completed projects, identifying issues, additional works, required resourcing and potential variations promptly.
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Mentor field supervisors, technicians and developing team members and promote a skilled, cooperative and accountable team culture.
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Ensure SWMS, risk controls,



environmental requirements, chemical procedures, client specifications and relevant legislation are understood and followed.
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Lead by example in WHS, PPE use, incident and near-miss reporting, equipment safety and environmentally responsible work practices.
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Maintain high standards of native plant and environmental weed identification and ecological restoration best practice.
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Support staff scheduling and coordinate vehicles, equipment, chemicals, plants and other project resources.
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Liaise professionally with clients, contractors and landholders on site and by phone or email.
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Review field records, photographs, maps and project documentation and assist with progress and completion reporting.
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Support labour and resource estimates for quotations and tenders following site assessments.
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Assist with operational planning, continuous improvement and other reasonable duties consistent with the position.
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Essential Experience and Capabilities
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Substantial practical experience in ecological restoration, bush regeneration or natural area management.
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Demonstrated experience supervising field crews, leading projects or coordinating site works.
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Strong native plant and environmental weed identification skills,



with sound knowledge of herbicide application and ecological restoration techniques in line with best practice.
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Ability to organise work, manage competing priorities, solve practical problems and take responsibility for project outcomes.
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Confident and professional communication with staff, clients, contractors and landholders.
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Good written communication, basic computer skills and the ability to complete accurate field and project records.
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Current driver's licence and capacity to undertake the inherent physical and outdoor requirements of a predominantly field-based role.
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Desirable Qualifications and Skills
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Qualifications in Conservation and Ecosystem Management, ecology, environmental science or a related field are highly regarded.
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First Aid, chemical application, White Card, chainsaw, 4WD, GIS/mapping, high-level plant identification and other relevant industry qualifications are desirable.
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Rope access skills are advantageous but not essential.
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Performance Expectations
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Performance will be assessed against safe 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.
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See the position description attached for further information about this role.

📌 Assistant Manager - Field Operations (Queensland)
🏢 Forest Rehabilitation Ecology
📍 Queensland