About the RoleAs the Manager, Applied Science and Evidence, you will lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for providing the scientific, technical and evidence base that underpins Australia's largest invasive species eradication program. Reporting at a senior leadership level, you will oversee complex programs of work, translate science into practical operational outcomes, and ensure evidence-based decision making supports the National Fire Ant Eradication Program's ambition to eradicate red imported fire ants from Australia by 2032. Success in this role requires a strategic leader who can build high-performing teams, manage competing priorities, influence stakeholders and deliver outcomes in a complex and fast-paced setting.
Key Responsibilities and Outputs:
- Lead, develop and inspire a multidisciplinary team of scientific, technical and operational professionals, building capability, accountability and a high-performance culture.- Oversee the delivery of complex programs, projects and initiatives, ensuring resources, risks, budgets, timelines and priorities are effectively managed to achieve strategic outcomes.- Translate scientific and technical evidence into practical operational solutions that support decision making, service delivery and eradication objectives.- Provide strategic leadership across workforce planning, business planning,



financial management and operational performance to ensure sustainable and effective program delivery.- Build and maintain strong relationships with government agencies, industry, research institutions and other stakeholders to drive collaboration and influence outcomes.- Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement and evidence-based decision making, ensuring governance, quality assurance and best-practice standards are maintained.- Provide authoritative advice to senior leaders and stakeholders on emerging issues, risks, opportunities and strategic priorities affecting program outcomes.- Contribute as a senior leader across Biosecurity Queensland and the National Fire Ant Eradication Program, supporting broader organisational priorities and change initiatives.
Ideal Candidate:- Experience leading large multidisciplinary teams through complexity and change.- Ability to translate technical or scientific information into operational outcomes.- Strong program and project management skills, including budget and risk management.- Exceptional stakeholder engagement, influencing and negotiation capability.- Experience delivering outcomes in government, biosecurity, environmental, agricultural or other highly regulated environments.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/705561/26
Closing Date: Wednesday, 11 November 2026

📌 Manager, Applied Science and Evidence (Brisbane)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Brisbane