Reforestation Project Manager (Senior Operations Manager)
Core
Plan, implement, and maintain large-scale native reforestation projects on degraded agricultural land in Australia, ensuring safe and efficient delivery of restoration outcomes.
Role type
Senior Operations Manager (Reforestation)
Builds
Certified carbon removal and measurable biodiversity outcomes through physical landscape restoration.
Domain
Environmental restoration / Forestry / Australian native ecosystems
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Project lifecycle management, field operations coordination, technical planting plan development, contractor and budget management, stakeholder partnership building, restoration outcome monitoring, safety and compliance enforcement, GIS proficiency (QGIS), driver's license
Preferred skills
Proactive problem-solving, adaptability, collaborative mindset, passion for nature restoration
Technologies
QGIS, GIS tools
Responsibilities
Develop annual work plans and oversee full project lifecycle from site assessment to reporting; Coordinate on-site activities including seed collection, nursery operations, planting, and maintenance; Assess site conditions and design restoration plans using field data and GIS; Manage contractor agreements, quotations, and costs; Build partnerships with landowners and stakeholders; Monitor planting performance and species survival; Ensure work health and safety and environmental compliance.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC