Area Manager - National Parks And Wildlife Service

Area Manager - National Parks and Wildlife Service
Clerk Grade 11/12
Package includes salary ($139,787 to $161,663) plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Ongoing full-time role
Located in Merimbula
Do you want to work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage
About the role
Key leadership role with NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, delivering conservation programs, visitor services and infrastructure management as well as leading a large team and working with diverse stakeholders across National Parks and reserves in the Sapphire Coast Area of the NSW Far South Coast.
This pivotal and rewarding role is responsible for translating conservation and park management strategies into operational outcomes. As one of 4 Area Managers working closely with the South Coast Branch Director, you’ll be integral in helping to lead the protection and conservation of some of the most precious National Parks in NSW.
Key program areas managed by the role include:
fire planning, preparedness and response
visitor safety and management
environmental assessment and conservation planning
threatened species conservation
feral animal and weed control
Aboriginal community engagement and cultural heritage management including joint management
asset management
historic heritage conservation
finance management
systems management
About you
We are looking for an experienced strategic, relatable leader with a strong collaborative nature and operational acumen, to successfully lead a large team, including field staff, rangers, project, administration, and visitor services staff who work across different locations including Merimbula, Eden, Bournda and Bombala. You will be a highly skilled communicator, who can effectively lead change and deliver high performance.
Essential requirements
Extensive experience managing diverse, dispersed and multi-disciplinary teams in a dynamic and changing environment
Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver a diverse range of park management operations and visitor services aligned to strategic organisational outcomes and competence in incident management planning and control
Extensive experience and proven ability to exercise sound judgement in working in a senior function including the provision of advice on management of various issues and provision of high-level support
Proven ability to work in collaboration with local communities and key stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to work with Aboriginal communities to deliver cultural and environmental outcomes; and/or demonstrated ability in working with Aboriginal boards and committees under joint management arrangements
Current NSW Driver’s Licence
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Effective 1 January 2024. NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is part of NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW). For more information, please click on link below.
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What we can offer you
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge.
Accrued days off in addition to Annual Leave
Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training.
What we do
About NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service
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South Coast Overview
How to apply
Apply by answering all pre-screening questions, submit a current resume and a one-page cover letter that outlines your skills and experience relevant to the role.
DCCEEW strongly recommends all applicants who can be safely vaccinated for COVID-19, to be so.
In our inclusive and accessible workplace, differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. DCCEEW supports various employee affinity groups, practice flexible working, offer job share and workplace adjustments.
For more information about the role, please contact Julie Peterson, Director South Coast, NPWS on 0448 345 *** or **************@environment.nsw.gov.au.
Applications close: Sunday 3 March 2024 at 11.55pm.
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next 18 months.
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make adjustments to the recruitment process
offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks.
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