Job Description

Forest Rehabilitation Ecology - Gold Coast QLD

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WORK LOCATION:

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

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REPORTS TO:

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Company Director / Manager

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WORK ARRANGEMENT:

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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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Field Leadership and Project Delivery

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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 professional, cooperative and accountable team culture.
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Safety, Setting and Compliance

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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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Operations, Resources and Communication

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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. 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.

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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.

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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 below for further information about this role.
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📌 Assistant Manager - Field Operations (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 Forest Rehabilitation Ecology
📍 City of Gold Coast