Program Leader: Bushland, Biodiversity & Fire Resilience

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

Benefits offered by this job

Above Award wages

Employer superannuation at 13.5%

Flexible work arrangements

Leave entitlements

Health and wellness programs

Discounted Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquat.

Job summary

The City of Hobart is seeking a Program Leader for Fire and Biodiversity to guide biodiversity conservation, bushland management and bushfire risk initiatives across thousands of hectares of reserves. You will lead a skilled team and work with volunteers to deliver environmental outcomes.

Reporting to the Manager Open Space, you will shape policy, build partnerships and manage budgets while fostering community safety and ecological restoration.

Qualifications

• Experience leading biodiversity, bushland or natural resource management programs.
• Ability to influence policy and manage stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.

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.

Job description

The City of Hobart is seeking a Program Leader for Fire and Biodiversity to guide biodiversity conservation, bushland management and bushfire risk initiatives across thousands of hectares of reserves. You will lead a skilled team and work with volunteers to deliver environmental outcomes.

Reporting to the Manager Open Space, you will shape policy, build partnerships and manage budgets while fostering community safety and ecological restoration.