Team Leader Fire and Biodiversity

Group and Team: Open Space, Fire and Biodiversity Team

Location: Council Centre

Employment status: Permanent Full-time

Classification: Municipal Employee Level 6B

Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024

Salary range: $77,489 per annum + 13.5% superannuation

About The Role

The Team Leader Fire and Biodiversity leads a small field team delivering bushfire mitigation and biodiversity works across Hobart’s natural areas. The role focuses on day-to-day coordination of field activities, safe work practices and supporting program delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• lead and supervise field staff, contractors and volunteers
• deliver bushfire mitigation, fuel reduction and biodiversity field programs
• support planning and coordination of works and projects
• monitor progress of works, timelines and budgets
• arrange and manage equipment, materials and resources
• maintain records and contribute to reporting and program improvements.

This role may require occasional work outside normal hours, including weekends.

Learn More About The Role In The Position Description.

If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Emma Birnbaum - Program Leader Fire and Biodiversity - via email ***email_hidden***.

What we are looking for

The ideal candidate is a practical, hands-on team leader with experience in bushfire, biodiversity or land management. They are organised, safety-focused and comfortable working outdoors while leading small teams.

Skills And Experience

• experience in biodiversity, bushfire mitigation or land management field work
• leading or supervising small teams
• ability to operate and oversee use of plant and equipment safely
• good planning, organisation and coordination skills
• ability to monitor work programs and complete basic reporting
• clear communication skills and a team focused approach
• strong focus on safety and safe work practices
• physical fitness for outdoor and field based work.

Qualifications And Licences

• Certificate IV in Conservation and Land Management or similar
• current drivers licence
• White Card and relevant tickets (e.g. chainsaw, chemical handling)
• Registration to Work with Vulnerable People or ability to obtain.

The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

We Recognise Contributions To Our Workforce And Offer

• Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13% with salary sacrifice options.
• Flexible work arrangements including a nine-day fortnight.
• A wide range of paid leave entitlements.
• Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
• Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
• Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
• An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
• Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.

Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.

The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.

City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, Criminal History Check and medical assessment including drug and alcohol testing.

The City of Hobart operates within the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework, safeguarding children and young people accessing our services and facilities. Your commitment to this framework is essential to improving the way we work, by implementing strategies and actions to promote child safety and wellbeing and preventing harm to children and young people. The City of Hobart incorporates Tasmania’s Child and Youth Safe Standards in its recruitment process, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people in our community.

Learn more about our vision, mission and values.

How to apply

All applications must be made in the online portal, and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to [email protected]. Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.

Applications close 11:59 pm Wednesday 8 July 2026.

Before you begin

You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties, skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.

Please ensure you have copies of your current resume and relevant qualification/s ready to attach at the end of your application.

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• applicants are required to declare they hold the required documentation/licence, and
• originals will be sighted by People and Culture on the first day of work as a condition of employment.

Selection process

Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.

The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.

Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.

Learn more about the selection process on our website.