Area Manager | Full-Time Temporary

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Details: Parks and Partnerships provides management responsibilities for Canberra Nature Park, Namadgi National Park, Murrumbidgee River Corridor, Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, Molonglo River Reserve, Googong Foreshores and the Lower Cotter Catchment. The day-to-day management of the forestry and rural areas within the eastern part of ACT is also a responsibility of the section.
The successful applicants will lead a team of Technical Officers, Park Rangers, and Field Officers in implementing conservation programs on reserved and un-reserved lands, manage budgets, coordinate planning, and represent and negotiate on behalf of our National Parks and Nature Reserves to achieve feasible and appropriate solutions to the delivery of long-term management objectives.
Eligibility/ Other Requirements: Mandatory: The successful applicant must have current ACT Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) Registration. 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 recognized firefighting task-based fitness assessment. Highly Desirable: Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or extensive experience in environmental and/or natural resource management. How to apply: Please submit a written application of no more than two pages, addressing the Selection Criteria, along with your current Curriculum Vitae, listing two referees and their contact details.
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now Button Below.
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