Parks and Partnerships provides management responsibilities for Canberra Nature Park, Namadgi National Park, Murrumbidgee River Corridor, Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary, Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, Molonglo River Reserve, Googong Foreshores, and Lower Cotter Catchment. The day to day management of the forestry and rural areas is also a responsibility of the section.
The Area Manager of Southern Namadgi National Park is responsible for implementing the Namadgi Plan of Management to facilitate the conservation of environmental and heritage assets, while providing opportunities for public recreation within the Park. The position leads a team of field based staff to deliver an annual operations plan, works closely with internal and external stakeholders to achieved shared objectives, and contributes to the effective management of PCS and CED.
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:
Mandatory:
- Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au)
- Wear a uniform.
- Possess a manual driver’ license.
- This position is classified as a Designated Fire Position under the Collective Agreement. Bushfire related activities, including bushfire suppression, is a mandatory component of the position. Appointment / promotion / transfer to the position is conditional upon successful completion of a nationally recognised firefighting task-based fitness assessment.
- This position may require a pre-employment medical.
Highly Desirable:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or extensive experience in environmental and/or natural resource management
Notes: An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
How to apply: Please submit a written application addressing the Selection Criteria limiting responses to 350 word per criteria, along with your current curriculum vitae, listing two referees and their contact details.
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 current directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate and Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate.
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📌 Area Manager, Southern Namadgi National Park (Assistant Director) Full-time Permanent
🏢 Act Government
📍 Australian Capital Territory