Closes: 30 October 2023
Classification: Senior Officer Grade A
Salary: $160,541 plus superannuation
Position No: 59096
Directorate: Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development
Advertised (Gazettal date): 16 October 2023
Contact Officer: Bren Burkevics on Bren.Burkevics@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 8628
Details: The Environment, Heritage & Water Group (EHW) delivers the following functions for the ACT government:
- Nature conservation policy, planning and delivery;
- Heritage conservation policy and regulation;
- Environment protection policy;
- Catchment management, water policy delivery and water regulation;
- Conservation research and evaluation;
- Management of parks and reserves;
- Fire and forest management;
- Agricultural policy and delivery,
- Biodiversity policy and delivery and
- Biosecurity policy and delivery.
The EHW Group also supports ACT Natural Resource Management (ACT NRM) and ACT Heritage.
The EHW Group is looking for an experienced professional to join our team to lead our recently formed Office of Water (OoW). We operate in a fast paced and dynamic environment to deliver on key Government priorities for the management of the ACT’s water resources.
Our ideal candidate is someone who has exceptional policy and project managements skills with the ability to lead a team working with competing priorities and tight deadlines. The role requires a strong leader who can collaborate with colleagues across government, industry, and the community to develop the water policy and operational programs to deliver secure and high-quality water resources to meet the future needs of the Canberra community. We require a positive person with well-developed communication skills and with experience preparing formal written documentation and representing the Government in internal and external forums. Formal qualifications in natural resource management, environmental management or other relevant discipline will be highly regarded.
In return, we will offer you a supportive and professional team environment that allows you the opportunity to participate in a key policy and program delivery initiative for the ACT Government, that makes a direct and positive impact on the Canberra Region community.
If joining a team delivering on a key environmental policy for government and the community has been on your to-do list, what are you waiting for? Speak to the Contact Officer to find out more, or for tips and advice on how to apply visit the How we Hire page on Jobs ACT. If you’re ready to go, then submit your application and get started on the next exciting chapter in your career!
The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility/Other requirements:
Highly Desirable: Tertiary qualifications in natural resource management, environmental management or other relevant discipline is highly desirable for this position.
Note: An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. This position is based in a workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.
How to Apply: Please review the Position Description for details about the role and associated responsibilities. Suitability for this position will be assessed on your Skills, Knowledge and Behaviour in relation to the duties/responsibilities listed in the Position Description. Please submit a written application of no more than four pages, addressing the Selection Criteria, along with your current curriculum vitae, listing two referees and their contact details.
Should you have any question about this opportunity please contact Bren Burkevics (Executive Group Manager – Environment, Heritage & Water Group) via Bren.Burkevics@act.gov.au or on +61 (02) 6207 8628.
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.
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