Address- Manager Invasives Project and Research
- Package includes salary $139,787 to $161,663 plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
- Ongoing full-time role
- Located in Parramatta
Do you want to work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage
About the role
The Conservation Programs Branch of National Parks and Wildlife Service is seeking a Manager Invasives Project and Research Unit to coordinate and deliver targeted pest and weed research and management programs and activities across NPWS parks and reserves.
As the Manager Invasives Project and Research, you will lead a geographically dispersed team while being accountable for supporting the coordinated delivery of state-wide and high-quality programs such as the Feral Deer Project, Feral Animal Control Innovation including feral cats, Supplementary Pest Control Program and Hawkweed Eradication Project. You will ensure policies and guidelines for the safe, humane, and effective use of firearms and other pest control and ecological management technologies are in place and complied with.
You will manage politically and environmentally sensitive issues to gain support for programs and innovative solutions to address complex and sensitive issues.
About you
To be successful in the role, you will have:
- Extensive experience in leading the development and delivery of innovative, best practice feral animal management, ecological management or related conservation programs.
- Experience representing a government agency at high level industry and public forums to foster effective working relationships with stakeholders.
- Detailed understanding of government processes, policy and procedures, including their application to ecological management and conservation.
Essential requirements
- Tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent experience in invasive species management programs.
- Driver’s licence
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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
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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 Janelle Brooks, Director Conservation Programs , NPWS on 0427 165 *** or **************@environment.nsw.gov.au
Applications close: Sunday 19 May 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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- provide alternative formats to apply
- make adjustments to the recruitment process
- offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks.
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