Natural Areas Team Lead

1 week ago


Greater Brisbane Area, Australia Red Sand Ecology Full time $85,000 - $110,000 per year

Natural Areas Team Lead

South East Queensland | Full Time | Competitive Salary + Vehicle/Allowance

Are you passionate about
restoring and protecting natural environments

? Do you thrive on leading teams and delivering practical, science-based solutions for vegetation management and ecological restoration? We're looking for an experienced
Natural Areas Team Lead

to join our growing consultancy. 

About Us

We're an environmental consultancy specialising in
natural area management, ecological restoration and compliance support

across South East Queensland. Our team partners with local councils, developers, and infrastructure providers to achieve
real on-ground outcomes

— from weed control and revegetation to biodiversity offsets, ecological assessments and compliance monitoring. 

We value
technical excellence, safety, and teamwork

, while creating a supportive environment for professional growth. 

About the Role

As a
Natural Areas Team Lead

, you will: 

  • Lead and mentor field teams delivering
    natural area restoration, revegetation, weed control, and habitat management

.
- Scope and cost works, prepare estimates and support tenders.
- Oversee day-to-day project delivery — ensuring safety, environmental compliance, productivity and high-quality outcomes.
- Liaise with clients, councils and stakeholders to provide technical advice and resolve site challenges.
- Support the preparation of
vegetation management plans (VMPs)

, reports and compliance documentation.
- Physically fit for hands-on outdoor tasks

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who enjoys combining
practical fieldwork with project management

and mentoring. 

About You

You'll bring: 

  • A degree or diploma in
    Environmental Science, Ecology, Natural Resource Management

(or equivalent experience).
- 3+ years delivering natural area management / ecological restoration projects.
- Strong knowledge of
South East Queensland native vegetation, weed species and habitat restoration

.
- Demonstrated team leadership and project management experience.
- Current manual driver's licence and Construction White Card.
- ACDC accreditation

Bonus points if you have:

  • Chainsaw Level 2 competency.
  • Experience in machinery operation, including positrack / chipper
  • First Aid & CPR.
  • Bushfire hazard reduction works
  • Erosion control works
  • Experience with local council specs (e.g., City of Gold Coast, City of Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast Council).

Why Join Us

  • Competitive salary:

$85k – $110k + super + vehicle/allowance (negotiable based on experience).
- Work with a passionate, supportive team that values
safety, quality and environmental outcomes

.
- Opportunities for
career growth and professional development
- Varied projects across
SE QLD's natural landscapes

, from urban bushland, commercial landscapes (native) to large-scale restoration.

How to Apply

If you're ready to lead impactful restoration projects and support the next generation of field ecologists, we'd love to hear from you. 

Please email a two-page CV and one page cover letter detailing your relevant experience and demonstrated application of the role responsibilities listed.  



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