Director, National Parks & Catchments: Visionary Leader

City and Environment; Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The ACT Government's Directorate of National Parks & Catchments seeks a Director to provide strategic and operational leadership for Namadgi National Park, Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, and associated areas. This role will drive complex environmental and land-management programs with a multidisciplinary team.

You will lead budgets and resources, engage with stakeholders, and influence policy and operations across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading large operational teams and complex programs.
• Strong strategic, financial and people management capabilities.
• Demonstrated success in stakeholder engagement, collaboration and influencing outcomes.
• Commitment to public sector values and building a positive organisational culture.
• Experience in environmental, conservation, land management or natural resource management environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary workforce and oversee delivery of complex programs.
• Provide vision, direction and oversight for land management, conservation and visitor programs.
• Foster partnerships with government agencies, communities and stakeholders, and represent the Directorate in high-level forums.

Skills

Operational leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

People management

Education

Natural resource management qualification

Job description

The ACT Government's Directorate of National Parks & Catchments seeks a Director to provide strategic and operational leadership for Namadgi National Park, Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, and associated areas. This role will drive complex environmental and land-management programs with a multidisciplinary team.

You will lead budgets and resources, engage with stakeholders, and influence policy and operations across the organisation.