Team Leader - OzFish Oysterworld

• Ensure the safety of all site visitors and volunteers by adhering to and improving robust safety protocols.
• Oversee and coordinate the maintenance of machinery, vehicles and site infrastructure, delegating tasks to volunteers where appropriate.
• Manage site tidiness, safety fencing, weed control and compliance with Port of Brisbane lease requirements.
• Monitor materials and expendables, ensuring timely purchasing within allocated budgets.
• Oversee the storage and organisation of shellfish reef restoration treatments and materials.

• Keep volunteers motivated and engaged by creating opportunities for involvement in maintenance, innovation and shellfish reef restoration activities.
• Facilitate training for volunteers to safely use equipment, including the mini loader, motorised pallet jack, trailers and boats.
• Empower volunteers to contribute ideas and solutions, ensuring their involvement in tasks before outsourcing work.
• Organise and manage volunteer working bees and weekly volunteer activities such as shell collection and on-site tasks, including purchasing and maintaining supplies.
• Encourage people to join OzFish and help expand membership.

• Maintain and manage budgets effectively, balancing site needs and volunteer-driven improvements.
• Update and maintain safety documentation, traffic management plans and other compliance requirements.
• Process payments for registrations and other expenses, including volunteer expenses.

• Volunteer coordination: Proven ability to engage, inspire and organise diverse volunteer groups.
• Coordination skills: Ability to supervise and guide volunteers in tasks such as machinery operation, equipment maintenance, and yard work, ensuring safety and efficiency. Experience managing a light industrial site.
• Safety-focused: Knowledge of workplace safety and ability to train others in safe practices.
• Administrative proficiency: Budget management, scheduling, and compliance tracking.
• Innovative mindset: Openness to working with volunteers on creative problem-solving and new approaches.
• Strong interpersonal skills: Ability to communicate effectively and manage relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Physically fit (job includes some manual handling tasks).
• Driver's license .

• Passion for environmental restoration and community engagement.
• Forklift ticket, front end loader ticket and Coxswains ticket.
• Interest in learning about shellfish reef restoration and a willingness to develop knowledge about conservation methods.
• Familiarity with coordinating the use of equipment such as loaders, pallet jacks, and trailers (not essential but helpful).

• Be part of a groundbreaking conservation initiative with a strong community focus.
• Work in a supportive and collaborative environment where volunteers are the heart of our success.
• Enjoy the balance of meaningful administrative contributions and dynamic community engagement.
• We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and abilities.

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