Details: The Parks and Partnerships section within the Parks and Conservation Service includes Volunteers and Visitor Experience, Urban Reserves, National Parks and Catchments, and Offsets Planning, Monitoring, and Research.The Urban Reserves sub-section manages Canberra Nature Park, Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary, Molonglo River Reserve, and Googong Foreshores.The Director of Urban Reserves oversees planning and operations for a network of nature conservation reserves within or near the urban area, including Canberra Nature Park, Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary, Kowen, Molonglo Gorge, Molonglo River Reserve, Googong Foreshores, and Jerrabomberra Wetlands. Stakeholder collaboration is vital due to the extensive interface and proximity of these reserves to suburban Canberra, with significant community interest and use. The Director leads a team of approximately 50 FTE, including five direct reports.We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diverse thoughts, experiences, and perspectives are valued. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people of diverse genders, sexes, and sexualities.Eligibility/Other Requirements:Willingness and ability to undertake training and fire management duties as a 'fire trained employee' under Section M of the Enterprise Agreement, including passing a fitness test and holding a Working with Vulnerable People registration under the relevant Act.Highly Desirable:Relevant tertiary qualifications and experience in conservation, land management, natural resource management, or related fields.Notes: An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future similar vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based solely on application and referee reports.How to Apply: Please submit a written application addressing the Selection Criteria with responses limited to 350 words per criterion, along with your current Curriculum Vitae, listing two referees with contact details.Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.Important Information for ApplicantsEffective from 1 July 2025, as part of the ACTPS 2025 Change Implementation Program, the Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate (EPSDD), Transport Canberra and City Services (TCCS), Access Canberra, and the Better Regulation Taskforce will amalgamate into the new City and Environment Directorate. Further details are available in the ACTPS 2025 Taskforce Report - Open Government Information.