Program Leader - Bushland, Biodiversity and Fire

Hobart City Council; Hobart; On-site; AUD 123,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Award wages and Employer Superan

13.5% superannuation

Health and Wellness programs

Onsite gyms

Leave entitlements

Employee Assistance Program

Corporate Health Plan discounts

Job summary

The City of Hobart is seeking a Program Leader for Bushland, Biodiversity and Fire to lead a major portfolio across biodiversity conservation, restoration and bushfire resilience in Hobart, TAS.

You will steer strategic directions, oversee large-scale programs and budgets, and collaborate with volunteers, government agencies and community partners to protect Hobart's natural assets.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering biodiversity conservation, natural resource management or land management programs.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills.
• Strategic thinking and sound judgement.
• Knowledge of bushfire risk management, environmental management or related disciplines.
• You are an experienced leader with a background in environmental management, natural areas management, biodiversity conservation, land management, bushfire management or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing a high-performing team of professionals and volunteers.
• Delivering biodiversity conservation, ecological restoration and invasive species management programs across the City's bushland estate.
• Overseeing bushfire risk management and community resilience initiatives.
• Managing significant operational programs, projects and budgets.
• Supporting and growing a dedicated volunteer network that contributes directly to the stewardship of Hobart's natural assets.
• Building strong partnerships with government agencies, community organisations and stakeholders.
• Providing strategic advice to support sound environmental and land management outcomes.

Skills

Leadership experience

Program management

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Job description

Program Leader - Bushland, Biodiversity and Fire

Job No:COH23882

Location:Hobart, TAS

Group and Team: Open Space and Fire & Biodiversity
Location: Council Centre
Employment status: Permanent Full-time 1.0 FTE
Classification: Municipal Officer or Employee Level 5
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreeme nt 2024
Salary range: $123,006 to $133,254 per annum + 13.5% superannuation.

About the role

Lead the management of one of Tasmania's most significant municipal bushland and biodiversity portfolios.

The Program Leader Fire and Biodiversity is a rare opportunity to shape the future of biodiversity conservation, bushfire resilience and natural area management in Tasmania's capital city.

Leading a skilled and passionate team, you will oversee the management of thousands of hectares of bushland reserves and natural areas, guiding programs that protect Hobart's unique natural values while supporting community safety.

Reporting to the Manager Open Space, you will provide strategic leadership across biodiversity conservation, bushland management, ecological restoration, community and volunteer conservation programs, and bushfire risk management initiatives. You will influence policy, build partnerships and deliver lasting environmental outcomes for Hobart.

This role combines people leadership, strategic thinking and environmental stewardship. You will lead a capable team of specialists, oversee significant programs, projects and budgets, and support a highly engaged volunteer network that contributes directly to the protection and restoration of Hobart's natural environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing a high-performing team of professionals and volunteers.
• Delivering biodiversity conservation, ecological restoration and invasive species management programs across the City's bushland estate.
• Overseeing bushfire risk management and community resilience initiatives.
• Managing significant operational programs, projects and budgets.
• Supporting and growing a dedicated volunteer network that contributes directly to the stewardship of Hobart's natural assets.
• Building strong partnerships with government agencies, community organisations and stakeholders.
• Providing strategic advice to support sound environmental and land management outcomes.

This is a rare opportunity to:

• Lead one of Tasmania's most significant municipal biodiversity and bushland management programs.
• Influence environmental outcomes across a city renowned for its connection to nature.
• Work alongside passionate professionals, volunteers and partner organisations.
• Deliver meaningful outcomes for biodiversity conservation, ecological restoration and community resilience.
• Shape the future management of Hobart's natural assets and bushland landscapes.
• Lead and support a highly engaged volunteer network that makes a lasting contribution to the conservation and restoration of Hobart's natural environment.

You are an experienced leader with a background in environmental management, natural areas management, biodiversity conservation, land management, bushfire management or a related field.

You are recognised for your ability to lead people, build positive workplace culture and deliver results through teams. You can navigate complex stakeholder environments, manage competing priorities and provide strategic direction across diverse environmental programs.

We are particularly interested in applicants with strong leadership experience and a track record of delivering environmental, biodiversity, bushland or natural resource management programs. Experience working within complex stakeholder and regulatory environments will be highly regarded.

You will bring:

• Proven experience leading and developing teams.
• Strong program, project and budget management skills.
• Experience delivering biodiversity conservation, natural resource management or land management programs.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills.
• Strategic thinking and sound judgement.
• The ability to influence outcomes in complex organisational and community settings.
• Knowledge of bushfire risk management, environmental management or related disciplines.

About us

The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:

• Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
• A wide rangeleave entitlements.
• Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
• Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
• An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
• Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.

The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.

City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.

The City of Hobart operates within the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework, safeguarding children and young people accessing our services and facilities. Your commitment to this framework is essential to improving the way we work, by implementing strategies and actions to promote child safety and wellbeing and preventing harm to children and young people. The City of Hobart incorporates Tasmania's Child and Youth Safe Standards in its recruitment process, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people in our community.

Selection process

Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.

The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.

Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.

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