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 section 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 (Booderee, Uluru‐Kata Tjuta, Kakadu) 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 applicant will lead an experienced, high‐performing team in the planning, design, procurement and delivery of building and infrastructure projects. As the Project Manager 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 comprehensive project management and leadership skills and a demonstrated ability 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.
* Enhance your leadership in safety – apply and monitor Work Health and Safety frameworks in dynamic, real‐world environments.
* Grow your technical expertise – 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.
$129,106 – $138,861 per annum plus superannuation
Location: Canberra (ACT), Darwin (NT), Melbourne (VIC), Perth (WA), Sydney (NSW)
What we are looking for Knowledge and experience
* Lead the delivery of projects within an infrastructure and construction setting, including the ability to manage contractors, subcontractors, and stakeholders to achieve program, budget and quality objectives.
* Lead multi‐disciplinary project teams in a dynamic environment.
* Work effectively within different infrastructure delivery models.
* Lead commercial planning and project implementation in an environment of multi‐faced internal and external stakeholders needs.
* Communicate and make decisions that are based on professional judgement and experience, evaluating risks in a complex operating environment.
* Work independently, under broad direction, with a concurrent need to resolve issues and deliver quality outcomes.
* Build strong relationships and work remotely with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including Park management and operations, state and local government bodies, Traditional Owners and First Nations people and their representative bodies.
* Apply risk management principles and practices in the context of high‐value capital projects.
Skills and capabilities
* Lead and work as part of a team to deliver infrastructure projects to achieve program, budget, and quality outcomes.
* Solve complex problems and lead issues management for internal and external stakeholders, and work collaboratively, including through influence and negotiation, to achieve positive outcomes.
* Establish, develop and maintain strong working relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
* Communicate effectively including through high quality analysis, briefings and reports.
* Ensure contract, commercial and financial risk management activities are undertaken and managed to achieve project positive outcomes.
* Ensure compliance with legislative, financial and administrative frameworks, Commonwealth decision‐making processes and agency guidelines and regulations.
* Apply highly developed project management and organisation skills to manage competing demands and meet deadlines.
Desirable qualifications
* A relevant qualification in Project Management, Construction Management or construction related fields from an Australian tertiary institution or equivalent, and/or a comparable overseas institution, and/or demonstrated equivalent industry experience would be considered favourably.
Additional requirements
* Hold and maintain a valid Australian motor vehicle driver's licence.
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.
For additional information, please read the Job Description below.
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