EMPLOYMENT

We are looking for passionate and highly experienced Senior Environmental Team Leaders across all regions of Melbourne to join the Acacia team! If you are ready to take the next step in your career, leading people and caring for our environment, we would love to hear from you. About Us Acacia is a leading sustainability-focused natural resource management company. Our purpose is to be an organisation for impact, where nature and humanity connect. We are committed to protecting biodiversity, restoring ecological balance, and creating natural spaces that benefit people, communities, and the environment. We deliver integrated services including consulting, ecological assessments, project management, weed control, revegetation and sustainable landscaping. We want our people to grow through the meaningful outcomes we deliver, empowering individuals, building resilient communities, and helping environments adapt to a changing future. The Opportunity As a Senior Environmental Team Leader, you will provide in-field leadership to deliver high-quality environmental and land management works. You will lead and coordinate daily tasks, mentor team members, and ensure safe, efficient, and effective delivery of services in collaboration with clients across bushland reserves, parks, waterways, and other natural areas. Key responsibilities include: Lead and work alongside field teams to implement bushland, parkland and waterway management activities. Coordinate resources, equipment and materials to deliver safe and efficient works. Provide coaching, training, and mentoring to field team members and supporting performance and development activities. Support project planning, estimating, client reporting and onsite quantification. Apply safety leadership and maintain a strong culture of compliance and wellbeing. Foster positive and professional relationships with clients, stakeholders, and the community. About You To succeed in this role, you will bring: Significant demonstrated experience leading field teams in environmental, conservation or land management works. Practical expertise in revegetation, weed control (manual and chemical) and the safe use of tools, plant and equipment. Strong knowledge of indigenous and exotic vegetation in Victoria. Well-developed communication and people leadership skills. Ability to manage safety, environmental and technical risks in the field. Relevant qualifications (TAFE/University in Environmental Science, Conservation and Land Management, Agriculture, or equivalent experience). Required certifications include: ChemCert/ACUP, White Card, First Aid Level 2, Chainsaw Level 1, and a current manual driver's licence. What We Offer Competitive salary above Award rates, based on skills and experience. Certainty of ongoing work with an industry leader. Career and leadership development pathways with strong in-field support. An inclusive and supportive team environment. The opportunity to make a real impact on biodiversity, communities and the environment. Diversity and Inclusion Acacia values diversity of experience and perspective as an asset, and inclusion as the key to unlocking it. We aspire to foster a safe, compassionate, and respectful workplace where all people can thrive. We welcome applicants from all cultures, religions, abilities, genders and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. nrmjobs.com.au/job/20026883