Environmental Offsets Leading Hand/Team Lead

Ausecology is a specialised ecology, offsetting, rehabilitation and environmental consultancy providing clients with efficient, practical and high-quality environmental outcomes. We value our people who are passionate and driven by their desire to make the world a better place. We love the outdoors and offer our people a dynamic and supportive workplace.

Ausecology has a unique position for the right person interested in large-scale conservation projects across multiple locations in Central QLD. 

About the role:

Reporting to the Offsets Manager, the successful candidate will lead a small team while engaged in a range of land management activities (fire management, ecological burns, plantings, fencing, feral animal control and weed management).

This is a permanent, part-time (0.8FTE) to full-time role, working approximately 8 days on and 6 days off.  However, flexibility is required to meet client needs and respond to weather impacts.

The point of hire is Biloela.  Travel to site during your roster, from the point of hire, is paid. However, travel to and from the point of hire is not paid. FIFO is not offered.

• a competitive remuneration package that reflects capability and experience
  • plus working away from home daily allowance 
  • plus travel expenses (accommodation, travel, meals etc.)
  • plus super
  • plus phone allowance 
  • plus work vehicle
  • plus training budget
  • plus paid social days
  • plus paid birthday off to celebrate your passion
• diverse work environment
• a supportive team that will empower you and provide room for innovation
• a range of benefits, including professional development training and salary sacrifice
• paid full-day end-of-year party, a highlight of the social calendar
• safety conscience company (ISO accredited in Safety, Quality and Environment)

About you:

You have experience leading teams to execute project objectives.

You have:

• good communication skills
• a high degree of self-motivation and initiative
• problem-solving skills
• a positive and driven attitude
• manual driver's licence

Experience working in the following environments will be highly regarded:

• remote/outback areas
• mine sites
• hot environments

Following qualifications and skills will be highly regarded:

• qualification in land management
• ACDC licence
• S11 and CBM
• chainsaw tickets
• fire training and experience (hazard reduction/ ecological burn)

Role and key responsibilities:

• Delivery of environmental projects, including:
  • offsets and revegetation
  • large scale weed control
  • bush regeneration works
  • ecological burns
• Follow field manual protocols, quality assurance and safety procedures
• Adhere to Ausecology's Mobile Management System
• Participate in all HSEQ tasks and contribute to the continuous improvement of Ausecology's Mobile Management System

First Nation people are encouraged to apply.

Learn more:

Learn more about us at www.ausecology.com.

How to apply:

If you are excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application.

Submit a copy of your resume and cover letter describing how your experience relates to the requirements listed above.

All applications are to be submitted through Seek.

Ausecology does not accept unsolicited agency-referred applications.

You will need the right to work in Australia.  Sponsorship is not offered.