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Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 689582
Location: 5606 - PORT LINCOLN
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
About the Role:
The South Australian National Parks andWildlife Service has an exciting opportunity for an experienced andcapable person to take on a senior leadership role as a NationalParks and Wildlife Manager at Port Lincoln in the Eyre and Far Westregion. The National Parks and Wildlife Manager isaccountable to the Director, Park Operations and CommunityPartnerships, National Parks and Public Lands Division.Therole leads the region's management team, fostering a culture ofprofessionalism and high performance. The role is responsible forthe overall management of the region's public land estate -including the region's network of parks, commercial enterprises andCrown lands. The role facilitates economic growth in the region bysupporting regional employment, nature based tourism experiences,and new and innovative growth opportunities.
The National Parks and Wildlife Manager leads a team of seniorregional staff charged with ensuring the delivery of a suite ofpark, conservation and wildlife management, visitor, firemanagement, asset management, co-management, commercial, heritageand wildlife management initiatives and programs. The role fosterscollaborative partnerships with Aboriginal partners, communityleaders, Landscape SA Boards, local government, and other externalstakeholders to advance environmental stewardship and ensure thatpeople have a strong connection to our parks, places, coasts andcountry.
The National Parks and Wildlife Manager directs key projects andprograms and leads staff, workplace safety and administrativearrangements across the region and effectively supports andinspires regional staff to deliver the highest quality outcomes inthe work they do.
In this exciting role, you will be someone who…..
* Is passionate for the environment and is driven to make adifference
* Is ready to take on the challenge of a leadership role
* Is able to lead innovative delivery of park managementprograms
* Is able to drive programs that stimulate economic growth byconnecting people to parks
* Is committed to fostering a culture of collaborativeworking.
What can we offer you
* Working in an organisation that is contributing tosignificant environmental outcomes in the great state of SouthAustralia
* Be part of a fun, collaborative and supportive team.
* Hybrid working model with flexible working optionsincluding work from home available to promote work lifebalance.
* Free entry into DEW managed Parks in South Australia.
* Salary Sacrifice Benefits.
* Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
* Meaningful and rewarding career
Contract:
This is an ongoing contract.
Special Conditions:
* Will be required to participate in emergency operationsincluding bushfire operations, search and rescue and marinemammal strandings. This may require at times, some out ofhour's work including the participation in an"on-call" roster.
* Inter and intrastate and remote area travel is required,including travel in light aircraft, involving occasionalovernight absences and work outside of the normal hours ofwork.
* You must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, orprovide evidence that you hold a valid working visa that allowsyou to work in Australia without restrictions.
* Prior to being employed, the successful applicant will berequired to obtain a National Police Check.
* Prior to being employed, the successful applicant will berequired to provide a Department of Human Services (DHS)working with children check (WWCC) which is required to berenewed every five years before expiry. [DEW will cover thecost of renewal].
* A current class "C" driver's licence andwillingness and ability to safely operate a 4wd isessential.
* Wearing a company uniform during working hours and/or whenrepresenting the department is mandatory.
Remuneration:
Competitive salary - MAS3 $127,859 per annum, plus 12%superannuation, and recreation leave loading. Total package valueapproximately $143,000 per annum. Additional attraction allowancemay be negotiable for the right candidate.
Enquiries to:
Stuart Paul
Director, Park Operations and Community Partnerships
Stuart.Paul@sa.gov.au
0419 990 378
Application Instructions:
Applications are to be submitted online through I WORK FOR SA.
Applicants are required to submit a pre-employment declaration,current CV and letter of application (maximum 2 pages) describingtheir skills and experience relevant to the role, paying attentionto the core competencies in the role description, and the attachedNPWS Purpose and Behaviours.
The Department for Environment and Water is committed tobuilding a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourageapplications from people with diverse backgrounds including allages and gender identities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander,people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse andLGBTIQA+.
Applications close: 01/09/202511:00 PM
Attachments:
- MAS3 National Parks and Wildlife Manager FINAL 20250728.pdf
- NPWS Exec Purpose Behaviours.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
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