At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage ecological restoration projects, ensuring high standards and effective team coordination.
- Company: Landlinks Environmental Services, dedicated to restoring and improving natural environments.
- Benefits: Above award rates, ongoing training, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to meaningful environmental work across Melbourne and Victoria.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the environment while leading a passionate team.
- Qualifications: 7-10 years in ecological restoration and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
At Landlinks, we restore, protect and improve natural and urban environments across Melbourne and Victoria. Our teams work across specialist departments including Ecological Restoration, Open Space Maintenance, Urban Forestry, Fire Mitigation and Vegetation Management, and Landscape Construction. Our Ecological Restoration department brings degraded ecosystems and native bushland back to health through environmental expertise, practical field delivery and long-term land management.
Due to company growth, we are seeking an experienced Head of Department / Senior Ecological Manager to lead, manage and grow our Ecological Restoration department. This is a senior leadership role suited to a practical environmental professional with strong industry experience, proven team management capability and the ability to oversee restoration planning from assessment through to delivery, reporting and finalisation.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Leading the Ecological Restoration department and managing supervisors, crew leaders and field staff across multiple projects and work programs
- Overseeing ecological restoration, bushland regeneration, revegetation, targeted weed control, habitat protection and ongoing site management works
- Preparing, reviewing and implementing land management plans, restoration plans and site-specific work programs from initial assessment through to completion
- Managing the practical execution of approved plans, including resourcing, scheduling, staff allocation, quality control, safety compliance and finalisation of works
- Completing and reviewing technical reports, site updates, progress summaries, client documentation and compliance-related reporting
- Assessing plant communities, weed species, soil conditions, hydrology, native vegetation health and restoration priorities to guide practical and measurable ecological outcomes
- Supporting client communication, tender input, project scoping, budgeting and continuous improvement across the department
- Mentoring and developing staff, building team capability and maintaining a positive, safe and accountable team culture
About You:
You will be an experienced environmental industry professional who combines strong ecological knowledge with practical field delivery and confident people leadership. You will have a hands‐on understanding of restoration works, conservation land management and native vegetation outcomes, along with the ability to manage competing priorities across sites, clients and teams.
You must have:
- 7-10 years' practical experience in ecological restoration, conservation land management or a related environmental field
- Proven experience managing teams, supervisors and field staff across multiple sites
- Strong report writing skills, including site, progress, client and land management reports
- Experience preparing, implementing and finalising land management or restoration plans
- Practical knowledge of weed control, revegetation, native ecosystem restoration and habitat protection
- Ability to coordinate staff, resources, schedules, budgets, safety and quality outcomes
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Conservation and Land Management, Ecology or similar
- Experience working with councils, government agencies, consultants or infrastructure partners
- Knowledge of Victorian native vegetation, indigenous species, biodiversity corridors and sensitive sites
- Experience with tenders, project scoping, budgets, client meetings or program development
What we offer:
At Landlinks Environmental Services, we provide above award rates and a supportive, rewarding work environment with ongoing training and development opportunities. This role offers the opportunity to lead a specialist department, shape practical restoration outcomes, mentor a capable team and contribute to meaningful environmental work across Melbourne and Victoria.
If you're an experienced ecological restoration leader who can combine environmental expertise, practical delivery and strong team management, this is a great opportunity to lead and grow with Landlinks.
Landlinks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Head of Department / Senior Ecological Manager employer: Landlinks Environmental Services
Landlinks Environmental Services is an exceptional employer located in Dandenong, VIC, offering a supportive and rewarding work environment with competitive above-award rates. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through ongoing training opportunities and a culture that values diversity and inclusion, allowing you to lead a specialist department while making a meaningful impact on ecological restoration across Melbourne and Victoria.
Contact Details:
Landlinks Environmental Services Recruitment Team
