Job description
Agency Department of Lands, Planning and Work unit Weed Management Branch - Land
Environment Resources Division
Job title Regional Manager Designation Professional 3
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $114,199 - $127,898 Location Palmerston
Position number 17627 RTF Closing 25/02/2026
Contact officer Shelley Inglis, Manager on or
About the agency
Apply online
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment
process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the
merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
The Regional Manager coordinates the work unit's weed management programs across the Darwin Region in accordance
with the Weeds Management Act 2001 and relevant procedures and guidelines.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide advice to the general public, community groups, industry, government agencies, statutory bodies and Aboriginal
organisations on integrated weed management and control methods, weed identification and plant ecology.
2. Educate land managers on their legislative responsibilities under the Weeds Management Act 2001, implement monitoring
and inspection programs and perform compliance and enforcement duties under the Act as required.
3. Manage personnel and finances to ensure work programs are completed in a timely and safe manner in line with
departmental business plans, government policy and priorities, legislation, plans, procedures and guidelines.
4. Coordinate, implement and develop national, Northern Territory and regional weed management strategies and plans in
line with the department's business plans and priorities as required.
5. Manage and update the regional weed spatial database and provide technical support to staff and community groups for
both ground and aerial survey methodologies for the collection of accurate data.
6. Monitor and evaluate weed management plans and external funding projects and provide project reporting to
Government agencies, industry and community groups as required.
7. Provide NT Government representation, support and advice on relevant national committees as directed.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Degree or equivalent qualification in natural resource management from a recognised institution together with extensive
experience in a field specific or closely related to integrated weed management in Northern Australia.
2. Experience in administration of legislation and regulatory activity, preferably including compliance and enforcement with
legislation.
3. Demonstrated experience in development and implementation of collaborative, multi-stakeholder programs and
management including personnel and budget management.
4. Demonstrated experience in integrated weed management, plan development, weed identification, and plant ecology.
5. Demonstrated high-level communication skills, both oral and written, to deal with complex issues including negotiating
strategic and collaborative outcomes with stakeholders in weed management issues.
6. The ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.
7. Current Class C driver licence and ability to drive a manual vehicle.
Desirable
1. Experience in the safe use, handling and application of a broad range of herbicides.
2. Demonstrated experience in extension and training programs in rural industries, particularly in weed and/or quarantine
programs.