Australia's natural and cultural heritage is unique and an essential part of our national identity. Parks Australia is a division of the federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW). We work to showcase Australia's natural and cultural values, demonstrating why these places are special, and inspiring communities to become more invested in their care and future. The Indigenous Protected Areas (IPA) Program is a grant program which supports First Nations people to manage land and sea for biodiversity conservation and culture values through voluntary agreements with the Australian Government. For more information on the IPA Program see website. For more information about us please visit our Website at Indigenous Protected Areas - DCCEEW. The key duties of the position include We are seeking EL1 staff to work with First Nations organisations to support delivery of the IPA Program. Positions are available across the following teams: Regional Engagement Team Strategy and Policy Business Support Team. Please make clear in your application which position you are applying for. Regional Engagement Team This team builds and maintains strong, respectful relationships with IPA providers, ranger groups and key partners. It works closely with First Nations organisations to support IPA projects on Country, providing practical guidance on planning, reporting, funding requirements and IPA plans of management. Travel to remote and regional areas may be required. You will administer the grant program, review program and budget reporting, monitor progress and help providers navigate operational, governance or workforce challenges. You will also provide advice on environmental matters and contribute to broader program work. These roles suit people who enjoy working directly with groups, solving practical problems, and supporting on-Country delivery. We are looking for an EL1 staff member to lead regional engagement, provide high-level advice, effectively manage grants and resolve complex operational and program issues. Strategy and Policy This team leads the development, implementation and continuous improvement of policy and program settings that support the whole IPA network. Roles provide policy advice, program design, monitoring and evaluation, guidance materials and strategic initiatives that strengthen IPA delivery, governance, performance and reporting. You will work collaboratively across government and with First Nations stakeholders to ensure policies are practical, culturally informed and aligned with environmental and community priorities. These roles are ideal for people who enjoy big picture thinking, turning policy into practical action. We are looking for: an EL1 position to lead policy development, provide high level strategic advice, manage complex stakeholder relationships and drive cross government initiatives that strengthen the IPA program an EL1 position to provide strategic leadership of the IPA Program's monitoring, evaluation, reporting and improvement agenda, to deliver culturally informed performance frameworks, high quality reporting, and evidence driven program improvement. Business Support Team This team provides the financial, contractual and administrative backbone of the IPA Program. It administers funding agreements, tracks budgets, and manages reporting and assurance processes to help ensure IPA providers receive funding in a timely and transparent way. You will work closely with regional teams, the Community Grants Hub, First Nations organisations and across government to resolve financial or contractual issues, supporting audits and compliance activities, and contribute to ongoing improvements in systems and processes. These roles suit people who are detail-focused and enjoy solving problems. For detailed information about the job-specific capabilities for this role, please view the Job Description which can be downloaded from our website - the Apply Now link will take you there.