Bring legacy to life. For the future of Queensland and the world. DPI plays a vital role in enabling Queensland’s primary industries to be profitable, productive and sustainable for future generations. We empower our regional communities to be bold and prosperous. Today, that’s more critical than ever.

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? As our Area Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in protecting Queensland’s environment and communities. This is your chance to lead a team, make an impact, and help shape the future of biosecurity in our state.

Job details

As an Area Coordinator, you will
• Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary field teams to achieve operational outcomes and meet service delivery targets.
• Monitor and drive performance to achieve operational outcomes, ensuring compliance with legislation, policies, procedures, and the code of conduct.
• Act as the primary escalation point for operational, human resources, and workplace health and safety matters.
• Oversee workforce management activities, including leave, payroll queries, and maintaining data integrity.
• Engage with internal stakeholders, providing timely reporting to support decision bmaking and drive continuous improvement.

What You Will Bring to this role:
• Proven ability to lead and support large, diverse teams, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with relevant requirements.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to manage complex interactions and provide clear direction.
• Capability to perform effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments while maintaining sound judgement and decision-making.
• Highly developed organisational and time management skills, enabling you to manage competing priorities and deliver results.
• Adaptability and resilience, with the ability to work across field-based conditions and respond to changing operational demands.
• A commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture.
• Confidence using and learning systems, with strong attention to data accuracy and process compliance
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to build relationships and work across multiple business areas

Please submit a one-page cover letter outlining what you would bring to the role, based on the key capabilities and criteria outlined in the job advertisement.

Join us and help preserve and protect Queensland's biosecurity. Visit www.dpi.qld.gov.au to learn more about us and what we do.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/693687/26

Closing Date: Monday, 13 July 2026

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• candidate-information-pack (PDF, 279KB)
  
  
  693687 26 Role Description (Word, 934KB)
  Role Description