* The Training Team Leader plays a key leadership role in supporting the partnership between Parks Australia and the Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community.
* Working under limited direction, the role leads and manages training programs that strengthen joint management, supporting training and employment pathways.
* This position provides both strategic and operational leadership to deliver outcomes that build capacity, ensure adherence to all operational training requirements, and contribute to the ongoing transition to sole management of Booderee National Park.
Affirmative measure employment
The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975. This vacancy is only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
If you are found suitable and offered a position, you will need to provide evidence of your eligibility for affirmative measure employment when the formal written offer is made.
For more information about affirmative measure employment, see Affirmative measure for recruiting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians: A guide for applicants | Australian Public Service Commission.
Who we are
Australia’s natural and cultural heritage is unique. Our land and seascapes are distinctive, home to plants and animals found nowhere else in the world, and to some of the oldest living cultures on earth. These environments and cultures are an essential part of our national identity, and visitors travel from across the country and the world to experience them. The Director of National Parks (the Director) is responsible for six national parks, the Australian National Botanic Gardens, 58 Australian Marine Parks and the Heard Island and McDonald Islands Marine Reserve established under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. Parks Australia is the federal park agency that supports the Director, and they are a division of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (the Department). We work to showcase these natural and cultural wonders to the world, demonstrating to all why these places are so special, and inspiring communities to become more invested in their care and future.
Booderee National Park, with its coastal habitats is one of three national parks, leased to the Director of National Parks by the Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community Council (WBACC) under a legislated lease agreement, embodying a collaborative partnership that honours the cultural and spiritual significance of the land to the Traditional Owners. In addition to ongoing management of the park’s natural and cultural heritage, this branch also looks after Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, and the Mutitjulu township support. Parks Australia assists with ongoing management of the park’s natural and cultural heritage.
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The job
* Lead, People management, and mentoring APS staff, fostering a positive, inclusive, and culturally respectful workplace.
* Build team capacity and capability through performance management, coaching, and professional development.
* Promote an inclusive team philosophy, encouraging collaboration across all park units, Traditional Owner Engagement & Joint Management.
* Work closely with WBACC and WBACC Registered Members (Traditional Owners) to embed their vision and cultural values into park management and planning.
* Partner with the Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community Council (WBACC) to deliver Plan of Management priorities, including:
o Training & Employment pathways (e.g. Junior Ranger, school-based apprenticeships, traineeships).
o Training delivery as stipulated within the Booderee National Park Lease and Management Plan.
* Governance & Stakeholder Engagement
o Build and maintain effective relationships with WBACC, community stakeholders, government partners, and external organisations.
o Report quarterly to the Joint Board of Management on training program.
* Program, Project & Contract Management
o Oversee budgets, contracts, procurement, and projects relating to the training program for the park.
o Work closely with registered training organisations and maintain a workforce training scheduling.
o Develop and delivering training programs for a wide range of sectors, which may include primary school students, high school students and the wider staff base.
o Monitor and report on operational and strategic work plans, ensuring alignment with park priorities, the Park Lease and Management Plan.
o Maintain a Training Needs Analysis for staff and schedule training in preparation for peak periods and events to ensure all staff hold relevant and current qualifications.
* Ensure compliance with APS Code of Conduct, Parks Australia governance requirements, PGPA Act and WH&S obligations.
* Co-ordinate Training subcommittee
* Operational & Ranger Support
* Contribute to environmental management, emergency response (including fire and evacuation), compliance, and law enforcement operations.
* Provide support to visitor management and campground operations during peak seasons.
* Undertake ranger duties such as visitor education, compliance, minor maintenance, traffic and incident management.
* Fulfil Duty Manager responsibilities on a rostered basis, including after-hours emergency coordination.
What you’ll gain from the experience
* Work in one of Australia’s most spectacular natural and cultural landscapes – Booderee National Park.
* Play a direct role in supporting Traditional Owner pathways to sole management.
* Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that values culture, knowledge sharing and community connection.
* Opportunities for professional development, including training in park operations, emergency response, and cultural heritage.
* Contribute to programs that make a real difference for future generations.
What we are looking for
We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate the following:
* You have knowledge and understanding of the Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community’s history, values, aspirations and Cultural Awareness particularly in the context of the joint management of Booderee National Park
* You have proven ability to lead, supervise, and motivate a diverse team in a cross-cultural context.
* You have proven ability to contribute to the implementation of strategic and operational plans, ensuring alignment with the aspirations of Traditional Owners and park management objectives.
* You have well-developed interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
* You have highly developed organisational and administrative skills.
* You have a thorough understanding of registered training organisations, accredited training pathways, developing and delivering training programs, and working within an operational environment.
Mandatory qualifications
* Qualifications or experience in adult training and employment pathways
* The ability to obtain and maintain a working with children and vulnerable people check.
Additional requirements
* hold a current Apply First Aid Certificate or have the ability to obtain this qualification,
* hold and maintain a current manual driver’s licence and ability to drive a 4WD vehicle,
* note that the position may require them to participate in an on-call roster (for which an appropriate restriction allowance will be paid) and be available to perform duty outside standard hours,
* participate in the Park’s Duty Officer Roster involving after hours monitoring of emergency alarms and phones,
* wear an official uniform supplied by the department, including during field operations (as applicable), in accordance with the department’s uniform policy
Eligibility and other requirements
Citizenship - to be eligible for employment with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water you must be an Australian citizen.
Mandatory qualifications – your suitability for employment will be dependent on you holding relevant mandatory qualifications.
Pre-employment checks - your suitability for employment will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This process includes a requirement to undergo and satisfy a National Police Check, referee checks, character clearance and where required a pre-employment medical assessment, specified mandatory qualification(s) validation and a probation period.