Environmental Coordinator

Barung Landcare Association Inc. is seeking an Environmental Coordinator for their Sunshine Coast QLD location. The role involves coordinating bush regeneration projects, mentoring teams, and maintaining schedules. Candidates should have knowledge of ecological restoration, strong organizational skills, and relevant qualifications. The position offers a salary of $80K–$90K and includes a mix of field and office work in a supportive team environment.
First round of interviews will begin from 26th May

Are you ready for a new chapter in your environmental career? Maybe you’re a bush regeneration Project Officer or Supervisor looking to grow into a leadership role or an established environmental professional seeking a locally based role – we want to talk to you!

Barung Landcare is a long-standing not-for-profit, deeply embedded in the Sunshine Coast landscape for over 30 years. We’re driven by a shared purpose: restoring and protecting the region’s unique natural environments through hands-on, practical conservation work.

We’re looking for a capable and collaborative Environmental Coordinator to join our Barung Natural Area Services (BNAS) team. This role coordinates the activities of our commercial contracting operations and is central to the on-ground delivery of our bush regeneration services. They ensure our service remains high-quality, efficient, and professional across all client sites.

What you’ll be doing:
• Coordinating the delivery of commercial bush regeneration works
• Supporting and mentoring the bush regen crews in the field
• Scheduling
• Maintaining monthly and annual site schedules and aligning crew capacity with program and project timelines
• Providing technical and practical guidance on ecological restoration techniques and methodologies
• Acting as the main point of contact for existing clients during active works
• Supporting depot organisation
• Reporting to the Business Development Manager (BDM) on upcoming workload, site priorities, and efficiency opportunities

What we’re looking for:
• A strong working knowledge of ecological restoration and weed management practices in SEQ
• Solid organisational and scheduling skills
• A confident communicator who’s professional, calm and clear
• Someone who can coach and support a team while taking direction well
• A person who values respectful communication, accountability, and ecological integrity

What’s required:
• Tertiary qualification in Environmental Management or Science
• White Card
• ACDC accreditation
• Chainsaw Level 1 & 2
• First Aid and CPR
• Manual driver’s licence

What’s on offer:
• $80K–$90K base salary (commensurate with experience)
• Mobile phone, and laptop
• Sunshine Coast-based role
• Time in lieu and flexible leave arrangements
• Balanced field and office work
• A supportive, down-to-earth team that genuinely values what we do

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on practical, hands-on delivery and is ready to take responsibility for operational coordination.

If this sounds like you, please send through your resume and a short cover letter (1–2 pages) outlining how your skills and experience align with the role.

Got questions before applying? Contact Katrina, our Business Development Manager, for a confidential chat on 0436 354 870 or katrina@barunglandcare.org.au.