Conservation Reserve Lead: New Offsets & Biodiversity

COOEEads; Canberra; On-site; AUD 128,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

The Area Manager - New Reserves role in the ACT Government leads the establishment and ongoing management of new reserves under the environmental offsets program. It oversees conservation, restoration, research and land management to fulfil offset commitments and protect biodiversity across the ACT.

Working in a multidisciplinary environment, the position provides leadership to staff, coordinates planning and budget processes, and builds relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Current ACT WWVP Registration or ability to obtain.
• Possess a manual driver's license.
• Experience and/or willingness to undertake incident management duties including fire standby, suppression and training.

Responsibilities

• Lead establishment and ongoing management of new reserves under ACT Government offsets program.
• Oversee conservation, restoration, research and land management activities delivering offset commitments.
• Provide expert advice on reserve management, environmental planning and compliance, ensuring programs meet government priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Budget planning

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Education

Environment or natural resource management degree

Cert IV / associate diploma in natural resources

Job description

The Area Manager - New Reserves role in the ACT Government leads the establishment and ongoing management of new reserves under the environmental offsets program. It oversees conservation, restoration, research and land management to fulfil offset commitments and protect biodiversity across the ACT.

Working in a multidisciplinary environment, the position provides leadership to staff, coordinates planning and budget processes, and builds relationships with internal and external stakeholders.