Environmental Management Unit (EMU) is a leading ecological restoration business delivering bushland maintenance, large-scale revegetation and land management projects across SEQ.

We are looking for an experienced Leading Hand to run a small field crew (2–4 workers), take ownership of site outcomes, and uphold our standards for safety and restoration quality.

What You’ll Be Doing

- Site Leadership: Run morning briefings, pre-start checks, and direct daily field activities.

- On-Site Operations: Lead weed management, planting projects, erosion control, and chemical application.

- Crew Support: Coach and mentor crew members, setting a high benchmark for work quality and safety.

- Site Management: Manage chemical stock, vehicle/equipment checks, and submit daily digital record sheets (GoCanvas).

- Stakeholder Contact: Act as the on-site contact for council reps and management.

What We’re Looking For

- Experience: 3+ years' hands-on bush regeneration / land management experience.

- Leadership:



Proven ability to manage a field crew, prioritise site tasks, and solve problems on-site.

- Technical Skills: Strong SEQ weed ID, restoration techniques, and secure herbicide application.

- Licences & Tickets: Valid Driver's Licence (non-negotiable), White Card, ACDC Chemical Licence, and Chainsaw ticket.

- Tech Skills: Comfortable using mobile apps for daily reporting and site tracking.

Nice to Have

- Certificate III in Conservation & Ecosystem Management (or equivalent)

- First Aid Certificate

Why Join EMU?

- Stability: Permanent full-time salary with steady project pipelines.

- Active Support: Direct access to management without corporate red tape.

- Career Growth: Opportunities to shape EMU's internal processes and field methodologies.

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📌 Leading Hand / Site Supervisor - Bush Regeneration | Ipswich / Laidley Region
🏢 Environmental Management Unit
📍 Ipswich