Operations Manager –  Cooplacurripa Station

Join a Purpose-Driven Organisation

We are Covalent Land Australia (Covalent), a team driven by a passion for tackling climate change. We specialise in evidence-led solutions that reduce emissions through nature-based strategies, working in harmony with agricultural systems and investing in natural ecosystems. Our mission is to minimise environmental impact while building trust with our clients and stakeholders.

At Covalent, our team members are empowered, supported, and valued. We are a 100% remote team spread across Australia, offering flexibility and work-life balance while engaging in challenging and meaningful projects. Our core values – Passion, Respect, Integrity, Practicality, and Innovation – guide everything we do. Join us to be part of a community that is dedicated to making a difference for our environment and future.

About the Role

This is an opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-integrity carbon farming and abatement projects within a growing, purpose-led organisation operating across multiple states and territories. You will support efficient, sustainable and high-quality operations by overseeing planning, resource allocation and process optimisation to help achieve our vision and purpose.

Working closely with landholders, stakeholders, project teams and leaders, you will play an active role in both project delivery and operational management, collaborating nationally to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients and environmental sustainability.

To work across our teams and sites, this role requires regular travel. This will include one-week drive-in/drive-out to project sites (Monday to Friday) every two to three weeks, plus interstate travel approximately once every eight weeks, including to remote locations. A company vehicle will be provided for work-related travel.

While the role is remote/WFH based, we are looking specifically for individuals who are currently based in Northen NSW specifically, in the Newcastle, New England Tablelands or North Coast regions.

The role is full-time – 38 hours a week.

About You

You are an experienced environmental/carbon projects Operations Manager who is motivated by doing meaningful work that supports projects, people, and the environment. You bring a practical, values-based approach to leadership and are committed to making a genuine impact.

You ideally have:

• Tertiary Qualifications aligned to the role or industry or extensive equivalent experience.
• 7+ years’ experience in a similar role, implementing planned field and operational activities (within bush restoration projects) with strong project management, problem-solving and budget management skills. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience leading small, remote and field-based teams and team members. 
• A background in natural resource management (environment, ecology, agriculture or forestry disciplines)
• Experience developing, delivering and evaluating collaborative industry projects.

About the Application

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and help us shape a more sustainable future – As One.

Please submit an application – it’s just your CV and answering a few questions. We are excited to fill the role as soon as possible and as soon as the right candidate comes along.

Covalent Land Australia is proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, recognising the importance of their cultural heritage and contributions to our community.

To find out more about us, please visit our website: https://covalentland.au/

*Please note that you do need to hold full and current unrestricted working rights to work within Australia.