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General Manager Operations; National Fire Ant Eradication Program; Biosecurity Queensland; Berrinba
The National Fire Ant Eradication Program is Australia’s largest ever eradication program. Eradicating fire ants is a national priority, and this is your opportunity to join us and make a real difference. You will work with a team of passionate individuals to have visible impact in your community and directly contribute to making Queensland a better place to live.
Just imagine what you could achieve with us.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Executive |
| Classification | SO |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - South |
| Job ad reference | QLD/687065/26 |
| Closing date | 13-May-2026 |
| Job duration | to 30-06-2027 with possible extension |
| Contact person | Toni Stiles |
| Contact details | Phone: 07 3199 4851 Access the National Relay Service |
Lead the Frontline of Australia's Largest Fire Ant Eradication Effort
The National Fire Ant Eradication Program (NFAEP) is one of Australia's most complex and high-stakes biosecurity initiatives—and this role sits at the centre of it.
As Operations Director, you will command the delivery of large-scale, statewide treatment and surveillance operations, ensuring strategy is executed with precision across diverse environments and communities. You'll lead a substantial, multidisciplinary workforce, drive performance at scale and make critical, risk-based decisions that directly influence eradication success.
Working closely with senior executives and government stakeholders, you'll translate complex scientific and operational intelligence into clear, decisive action. Your influence will extend beyond operations—shaping priorities, guiding investment and strengthening partnerships across agencies and jurisdictions.
This is a role for a leader who thrives in complexity, brings clarity in high-pressure environments and can mobilise people and resources toward a shared outcome of national significance.
Opportunities to lead programs of this scale, visibility, and long-term impact are rare.
This is your chance to help deliver one of Australia's most important biosecurity outcomes.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/687065/26
Closing Date: Wednesday, 13 May 2026
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