Conservation Planner – ACT Government – Canberra, ACT

ACT Government; Canberra; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

ACT Government’s City and Environment Directorate is seeking a Conservation Planner to lead the development and delivery of Offset Management Plans and Spatial Offset Management Plans for ACT conservation reserves. The role requires strong project management and GIS experience and involves collaborating with stakeholders and ensuring policy alignment.

This full-time, temporary position with the possibility of permanency offers a salary range and opportunities to contribute to conservation and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science or equivalent.
• A current manual driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of Offset Management Plans and Spatial Offset Management Plans for ACT conservation reserves.
• Collaborate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders and ensure alignment with policies and legislation.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of conservation and restoration in the ACT and deliver on-ground benefits.

Skills

GIS experience

Project management

Environmental conservation

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Natural Resource Management

Environmental Science

Tools

GIS

Job description

City and Environment Directorate

Salary: $102,657 – $116,592 pa. + super

Full-time, Temporary position with a possibility of permanency

Position No: 38208

The Environmental Offsets – Planning, Monitoring and Research team is looking for a skilled and experienced environmental conservation planner, with strong project management and GIS experience, and excellent people skills.

The Conservation Planner is specifically tasked with leading the development and delivery of Offset Management Plans and Spatial Offset Management Plans for both new and established environmental offset reserves across the ACT conservation estate. This will involve collaborating with a diverse range of stakeholders and specialists internal and external to the ACT Parks and Conservation Service; and ensuring alignment with relevant policies and legislation.

The Conservation Planner role presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction of conservation and restoration in the ACT, with delivery of on-ground benefits for threatened species.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

Mandatory

• Tertiary qualifications in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science or equivalent.
• A current manual driver’s license

Other requirements

• Visa holders are eligible to apply for both permanent and temporary roles. Those with eligible visas may be considered for permanent employment, while individuals with temporary residency or limited-duration visas may be offered permanent employment for the duration of their visas.
• This position does not require a security clearance.

Note: This is a temporary position available immediately for 12 months with the possibility of permanency.

A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

For further information contact Victoria Clark on [e-mail] or 0414 673 506

Applications close: Thursday, 27 August 2026.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan – ACT Government Transparency Portal.