Lord Howe Island Board has an opportunity for a Field Supervisor to work as part of the team based locally to contribute towards the conservation of the natural environment, built assets and provision of services to the community and visitors to beautiful Lord Howe Island.

This is an exciting opportunity to supervise a dedicated team in preserving the unique environment of Lord Howe Island. As a Field Supervisor within the Environmental Unit, you will supervise Field Officers, contractors, and volunteers to deliver vital conservation and maintenance programs. Your work will include constructing and maintaining tracks, fences, and infrastructure, managing invasive species, and supporting threatened species recovery efforts - all while ensuring the Island’s World Heritage values remain protected.

You will play a key role in planning, coordinating, and overseeing environmental projects, ensuring they are completed safely, efficiently, and within budget. Additionally, this role requires becoming an Authorised Officer under the NSW Biosecurity Act 2015 and Lord Howe Island Regulations 2014. If you are passionate about conservation, skilled in leadership, and thrive in dynamic outdoor environments, this role offers a unique and rewarding challenge. 

Applications close on Wednesday 2 April 2025 at 11.55pm. 

About you

You are a passionate and experienced supervisor with a strong background in conservation and environmental management. You have proven expertise in supervising field teams and managing diverse environmental projects, thriving in dynamic outdoor environments. Your ability to lead by example and foster collaboration among Field Officers, contractors, and volunteers ensures that conservation efforts are carried out efficiently and effectively.

You are driven by a commitment to preserving Lord Howe Island’s unique natural heritage and have a strong understanding of workplace health and safety and environmental regulations. Your hands-on experience in construction, asset maintenance, pest control, and species recovery makes you a reliable and resourceful team supervisor, capable of adapting to the island’s ever-changing conditions.

You possess excellent organisational skills and can prioritise tasks to meet deadlines while managing budgets and resources effectively. Your ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, ensures smooth coordination and accurate record-keeping. Whether operating equipment or collecting data, you approach each task with attention to detail and dedication.

Essential requirements

• Current Australian Driver Licence
• Demonstrated well-developed supervisory and team leadership skills for the implementation of field and operational activities, including the construction and maintenance of walking tracks, fences, revegetation sites and park facilities, and pest plant and animal control and monitoring.
• Relevant SafeWork NSW certification, ability and experience in the operation of machinery, plant and equipment for maintenance/construction work, including Farm Chemical Users certificate and chainsaws to basic tree felling standard.

Notes: This is a physically active role suited to candidates of all genders who are fit, enjoy working outdoors as part of a team, and are eager to learn and develop the skills and qualifications needed to contribute toward improving and maintaining some of NSW’s most precious natural places.

The position holder will be required to meet the requirements of a pre-employment medical with a clearance to undertake the fitness test to a moderate level, and task based physical assessment to undertake this role.

Before you apply

Accommodation is extremely difficult to find on Lord Howe Island and no accommodation assistance can be provided to the successful applicant. Applicants must demonstrate secured accommodation at time of application.

A range of policies apply to living on Lord Howe Island which can be reviewed here.

How to apply

Apply by submitting your application online via the I work for NSW website before the nominated closing date and time.

For more information about the role, please contact Krissy Ward on 02 6563 2066 or via [email protected].

View the online job listing and role description: Field Supervisor.