This position is part of a small team that develops reserve management plans for the ACT’s national parks and reserves, which cover almost 60% of the Territory. This an exciting opportunity for a team player with a background in conservation or natural resource management to contribute to the management of the ACT’s conservation estate. We are looking for someone with strong writing skills, who enjoys collaborating with staff and external stakeholders. The role involves preparing and reporting on statutory management plans, including consultation and liaison with community and government agencies to inform reserve management planning, review and evaluation. This position will work to the Director, Parks Planning and Policy to: Draft statutory management plans for reserves under the Nature Conservation Act 2014, and plans, strategies and policies for the management of key conservation issues in reserves, in close collaboration with staff of the ACT Parks and Conservation Service, the Office of Nature Conservation and other branches of the Directorate. Prepare reports on the implementation of reserve management plans and reviews of reserve management plans as required under the Nature Conservation Act 2014. Conduct community and government agency consultation and liaison. Prepare high level advice, policies, briefs, submissions, correspondence, presentations, reports and supporting documentation on natural resource management (NRM) and biodiversity conservation issues. Represent the Parks and Conservation Service on intra- and inter-agency committees and working groups, and establish, develop and maintain positive relationships with key external stakeholders such as community organisations, the scientific community and interstate conservation agency counterparts. The ACT Public Service (ACTPS) operates on a one government service model. The ACTPS is a values-based service based on its core values of respect, innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Your suitability for this position will be assessed based on your Skills, Knowledge and Behaviour in relation to the Duties/Responsibilities and any other Eligibility/Other requirements listed in this advertisement and the relevant Position Description. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply. Eligibility/Other Requirements: Bachelor-level university degree in a relevant field and a current driver's licence. Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately until 30 June 2026. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. This position is located in a workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). CED staff have a range of flexible work options available, including hybrid work from home and office arrangements. How to Apply: Expressions of Interest are sought from potential candidates and should include: A supporting statement of no more than two pages addressing the Selection Criteria in relation to the primary duties and other requirements of the role A current curriculum vitae contact details for at least two referees. Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. City and Environment City and Environment Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate and Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate. LI-DNI Note This is a temporary position available immediately until 30 June 2026.