Land Management Supervisor

About the Role

The Land Management Supervisor will lead and supervise land management operations on designated Defence estates, coordinating vegetation control, firebreak maintenance, and pest management activities. The role also ensures compliance with environmental regulations and Defence standards, manages contractor performance, and supports planning and reporting functions related to land upkeep. • Supervise land management across Defence estates, overseeing vegetation control, firebreak maintenance, and pest management. • Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and Defence standards. • Manage contractor performance to deliver services on time and within budget. • Support planning and reporting for land upkeep activities. • Deliver outcomes within budget and timeframes while maintaining high-quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸vegetation control
• ▸firebreak maintenance
• ▸pest management
• ▸regulatory compliance
• ▸contractor management
• ▸planning reporting

What You Bring

Downer has secured the Property and Asset Services (PAS) contract to provide base and estate services across its two largest regions, NSW/ACT and Queensland, marking a major milestone in its more than 80‑year partnership with the Australian Defence Force. We are now seeking permanent staff in Newcastle for the role of Land Management Supervisor, with a start date of January 2026, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, including those with Defence experience, industry knowledge, or transferable skills. Ideal candidates have experience in land management, horticulture, or environmental services, strong leadership and team‑coordination abilities, and a solid understanding of WHS and environmental compliance requirements. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and the ability to deliver outcomes within budget and timeframes are essential. • Bring experience in land management, horticulture, or environmental services. • Demonstrate strong leadership, WHS knowledge, and stakeholder communication skills.

Requirements

• ▸land management
• ▸horticulture
• ▸environmental services
• ▸leadership
• ▸whs
• ▸stakeholder communication

Benefits

We offer a high‑performance, inclusive culture that values diversity, with training and development programmes, internal career progression (30 % of vacancies are filled internally), and a range of perks including healthcare discounts, retail and car purchase savings, and an Employee Assistance Program. As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexible work arrangements and provide adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure every employee can bring their whole self to work. • Access training, development, and internal career progression opportunities. • Enjoy perks such as healthcare discounts, retail and car purchase savings, and an employee assistance program. • Join an inclusive, diverse workplace that supports flexibility and recruitment adjustments.

Work Environment

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