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 in office 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: Robust SEQ weed ID, restoration techniques, and safe 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.
Growth opportunities: 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