Affirmative measure employment - Indigenous 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.
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.
The Property and Infrastructure Branch is responsible for the department's property, accommodation, emergency management, physical security, and sustainability functions. The branch is also responsible for a large infrastructure program providing economic benefit and enhancement of the natural and cultural values across terrestrial and island national parks, working closely with Traditional Owners to deliver successful outcomes on behalf of the Director of National Parks.
The infrastructure sections are responsible for the delivery of infrastructure projects within Commonwealth National Parks on behalf of Parks Australia. The infrastructure sections carry out construction activities across mainland (Kakadu, Uluru Kata Juta, Booderee) and island (Christmas, Cocos/Keeling, Norfolk) parks. This work includes civil infrastructure, housing, energy projects, tourism facilities and roads for a program developed in partnership with Parks Australia. These projects are delivered either directly by the department or through contracted project management suppliers.
The job
The successful applicants will be part of a project team involved in the planning, design, procurement and delivery of building and capital infrastructure projects. As the Project Support Officer, you will be required to work with a range of stakeholders, including Traditional Owners, First Nations people and their representative bodies, to define scope and manage the delivery of a diverse range of projects. You will have project and contract management skills to engage with multi‐disciplinary consultants and delivery partners to achieve successful project outcomes.
What you'll gain from the experience
Contribute to major infrastructure projects in Kakadu National Park, one of Australia's most culturally and environmentally significant locations. Develop strong stakeholder engagement skills – collaborate with Traditional Owners, First Nations communities, cultural monitors, and diverse government teams. Grow your technical expertise and exposure to civil infrastructure, housing, energy systems, water and wastewater treatment, and tourism facilities. Make a lasting impact. Your work will directly improve community services and protect culturally significant sites for future generations.
What we are looking for Knowledge and Experience
Our ideal candidates will have experience in client‐side project management, capital works project management, contract management and/or contract administration. They will support the delivery of projects within an infrastructure and construction setting, possessing a demonstrated ability to:
Skills and Capabilities
Our ideal candidates will have:
Desirable qualifications
Not specified.
Additional requirements
Not specified.
Eligibility Citizenship
To be eligible for employment with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water you must be an Australian citizen.
Security Clearance
This position requires a Baseline Vetting security clearance. You will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.
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.
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