Conservation & Reserves Area Manager

Australian Capital Territory; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The ACT Government is seeking an Area Manager – New Reserves to lead the establishment and ongoing management of new reserves within the environmental offsets program. You will oversee conservation, restoration, research and land management activities, and ensure delivery against offset commitments.

In a multidisciplinary team, you will provide expert advice on reserve management, environmental planning and compliance while coordinating planning, budget and stakeholder engagement to achieve

Qualifications

• Mandatory WWVP registration or ability to obtain and maintain one.
• Must hold a manual driver’s license.
• Experience and/or willingness to undertake incident management duties including fire standby, suppression and training.
• Highly desirable: a pre-employment medical.

Responsibilities

• Lead establishment and ongoing management of new reserves under environmental offsets program.
• Provide leadership to operational staff and coordinate planning and budget processes.
• Develop productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders and ensure legislative compliance.

Education

Tertiary degree in environment or natural resource management

Job description

The ACT Government is seeking an Area Manager – New Reserves to lead the establishment and ongoing management of new reserves within the environmental offsets program. You will oversee conservation, restoration, research and land management activities, and ensure delivery against offset commitments.

In a multidisciplinary team, you will provide expert advice on reserve management, environmental planning and compliance while coordinating planning, budget and stakeholder engagement to achieve