Environment, Planning And Sustainable Development

Assistant Director, Invasive SpeciesFull-time Temporary with a Possibility of PermanencyDetails: We are seeking a talented and driven self-starter to join our small team to shape the strategic direction of invasive species policy in the ACT and represent the ACT in shaping the national agenda. You will provide advice to EPSDD executives and to the Minister to support participation in national biosecurity meetings. Having a high level understanding of, or experience in, government process for the development of legislation and legislative instruments is highly desirable.
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: A sound knowledge of biosecurity and agriculture issues and policy matters within the ACT and surrounding regions. Tertiary qualifications in biological, agriculture, natural resource and/or environmental science/policy, or related disciplines is highly desirable.
Notes: This is a temporary position available from 1 February 2025 until 3 May 2025 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
How to Apply: Please provide a curriculum vitae and your response of no more than two pages, stating your claims against the Selection Criteria and considering the duties and responsibilities of the role.
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