This is an exciting opportunity to shape conservation and land management outcomes in the ACT, across issues such as threatened species, restoration, cultural heritage, visitor experience and fire. The Director of the Parks and Conservation Service (PCS) Parks Planning and Policy Section is responsible for overseeing the preparation of statutory Reserve Management Plans (RMPs) for the ACT’s conservation reserves, driving the uptake of a new Values-Based Management approach; reviewing the adequacy and effectiveness of existing reserve management plans;  and reporting on implementation and outcomes to the Minister for Government and City Services.

This position will play a key role in liaison with and advice to the Minister; designing and leading effective consultation and engagement with a large array of stakeholders across the community, including First Nations groups, farmers, recreational users and conservation organisations; liaison and coordination with interstate conservation agency counterparts; ensuring plans and reports meet the needs of PCS teams; and effectively leading a small, highly skilled team of planners. All processes require the preparation of high-quality documents, advice to the Minister and extensive stakeholder and public consultation.

This position requires a person with strong leadership and organisational skills, extensive management experience, and strong initiative, to manage high-impact planning projects and programs with minimal supervision.

The person holding this position is also required to work within an Activity Based Working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

• A Bachelor-level university degree in a relevant field of natural resource management, environmental planning or related discipline is required.
• A current manual driver's licence is required.

Note: This is a temporary position available immediately for 12 months.

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