Director, Nature Conservation Policy Full-Time Permanent

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of Nature Conservation in the ACT. The newly formed Office of Nature Conservation (ONC) brings together policy, science and data expertise to accelerate and coordinate unified thinking and action to respond to the immense conservation challenges facing the ACT. We work closely and collaboratively with multiple partners within and beyond government. We are seeking a creative, collaborative and dynamic leader of ONC's Nature Conservation Policy team.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

Highly Desirable:

• Tertiary qualifications in environmental policy, environmental science, natural resource management, public policy, or related disciplines.
• Postgraduate qualifications in environmental policy, environmental science, natural resource management, public policy, or related disciplines;
• Knowledge of ACT or similar ecosystems and environmental management issues;
• Three years senior level experience in government or other complex institutional environment related to Nature Conservation/biodiversity, driving policy and/or strategic processes.

Notes: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. This position will be moving to a new workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.

How to Apply: Please include a curriculum vitae and a 2-3 page response to the Selection Criteria (responding to each selection criterion in turn, not a single consolidated response). You are welcome and encouraged to discuss the position with the Contact Officer.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

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