Team Leader - State Land Management
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Team Leader to lead a creative and experienced team in land management.
About the Role
This is an operational role focusing on planning, delivering, and reporting on work programs along with contractor management. The role requires practical land management skills coupled with leadership, corporate governance, and human resource management capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and participate in the delivery of risk management activities including fire, pest plant and animal management, and addressing unauthorized uses of Resources managed state land.
* Build and sustain relationships that enable collaborative delivery of customer-focused outcomes and a high standard of practice through governance and risk management practices.
Requirements
* Experience in building and sustaining relationships that enable collaborative delivery of customer-focused outcomes.
* Possession of a current manual driver's license is mandatory.
* The appointee will be required to drive on dirt roads and sand tracks in remote areas.
* The willingness and ability to travel to and overnight in rural locations on a regular basis.
Desirable Capabilities
* Hazard reduction burning, including Fire Management Level I accreditation.
* Licence for commercial application of herbicides.
* Accreditation Levels I and II for chainsaw operations.
About Us
The Department of Natural Resources, Mines, Manufacturing, and Regional Development drives sustainable growth and prosperity. We steward the state's natural resources through the productive and responsible management of the state's land, mineral, and energy resources ensuring all Queenslanders benefit.
Why Work With Us
We promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful place to work where all staff feel valued. We offer competitive superannuation and salary sacrificing options, flexible working options, a variety of leave provisions, rewarding professional career development and training opportunities, relocation assistance, and provisions.