Department of Primary Industries, Queensland – Laidley QLD

As an Area Coordinator with the National Fire Ant Eradication Program, you will lead the day-to-day delivery of operational activities across your area, ensuring teams are safe, productive and focused on achieving program targets. Working in a fast-paced and changing setting, you will coordinate resources, oversee work programs, monitor performance and provide practical solutions to operational challenges. You will play a key role in supporting frontline teams, improving business processes and providing high-quality advice and reporting that informs operational decision-making.

Key responsibilities

- Lead and coordinate operational teams by setting priorities, allocating resources and ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and on schedule.
- Monitor operational performance, identify emerging issues and implement practical solutions to keep activities on track and achieve program targets.
- Supervise, coach and support staff, ensuring standard operating procedures are understood,



followed and continuously improved.
- Build strong working relationships across teams and stakeholders, representing your operational area and contributing to broader program outcomes.
- Prepare high-quality reports, recommendations and briefings that support informed decision-making and continuous business improvement.

What will make you successful

- Experience leading operational or field-based teams.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Confidence making decisions and solving problems in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to motivate staff and build a positive team culture.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience analysing information and providing clear recommendations to management.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/705630/26

Closing Date: Thursday, 12 November 2026

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🏢 Department of Primary Industries (Queensland)
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