Play a key role in Canberra's landscape environment and biodiversity conservation

The Role

This is an exciting role that will oversee and manage high-profile capital upgrade horticultural, tree planting and conservation management programs in and around Canberra’s National Triangle, using best practice principles while ensuring programs are delivered within agreed time frames and quality standards.

About our Team

The National Capital Authority’s (NCA) Estate Management team is responsible for the maintenance and upgrades of various asset types including to but not limited to lawns, Trees, gardens and rose gardens in the Central National Areas and outer areas of the NCA Estate, including Lodge Park, Dunrossil Drive, the Russell Precinct, the management of Lindsay Pryor National Arboretum and the NCA's Conservation Areas, including Stirling Park, Yarramundi Grasslands, and O’Malley Woodland.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Experience in general garden, tree and landscape project management and a knowledge of weed, pest and disease identification and control methods.
• An understanding of the Commonwealth’s Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act), in particular referral and reporting requirements.
• Experience in working in cross cultural situations.
• The ability to participate ethically and effectively in personal and professional intercultural settings.
• Strong problem-solving skills which accompany the handling of complex or sensitive issues.

At the NCA we acknowledge the value diversity brings. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that ensures all people can contribute to our shared purpose. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, mature age people, people from diverse backgrounds, People with Disability and LGBTIQA+ people.

This is an opportunity to be a key member of the NCA team, committed to excellence, innovation, and exceptional outcomes.

Eligibility

Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS). All applicants offered employment will be required to successfully undergo a pre-engagement screening check, even if they have a security clearance.

The screening check is conducted in accordance with the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework requirements. The successful candidate/s may be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance. The successful applicant/s must be willing to share all relevant and required information.