Identified position
This position is an 'Identified' position which signifies that the role has a strong involvement in issues relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
The successful applicant must have an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and an ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People.
Who we are
Australia's natural and cultural heritage is unique.
Our land and seascapes are distinctive, home to plants and animals found nowhere else in the world, and to some of the oldest living cultures on earth.
These environments and cultures are an essential part of our national identity, and visitors travel from across the country and the world to experience them.
The Director of National Parks (the Director) is responsible for six national parks, the Australian National Botanic Gardens, 58 Australian Marine Parks and the Heard Island and McDonald Islands Marine Reserve established under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act ****.
Parks Australia is the federal park agency that supports the Director, and they are a division of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (the Department).
We work to showcase these natural and cultural wonders to the world, demonstrating to all why these places are so special, and inspiring communities to become more invested in their care and future.
Kakadu National Park is a world-heritage listed site for its natural and cultural values, and one of three national parks, leased by their Aboriginal owners to the Director of National Parks, and jointly managed by Traditional Owners and Parks Australia.
Parks Australia assists with ongoing management of the park's natural and cultural heritage.
In addition to ongoing management of the park's natural and cultural heritage, this branch also manages strategic priorities for Parks Australia, managing a range of strategic planning and major capital projects across the three jointly managed parks.
The Country Operations team is responsible for managing cross-cutting natural resource management challenges across Kakadu National Park.
The section does this by using an evidence-based approach to deliver compliance, wildlife management, feral and weed management; implementing significant natural resource management projects, and supporting planning and reporting on threatening processes and other conservation and Country management issues.
The section is an important part of creating an inclusive cross-cultural working environment.
The key duties of the position include:
Manage in accordance with the Lease Agreement, Kakadu Plan of Management and the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC Act), and Regulations *****) the implementation of key threatening process programs (weeds and feral animal management),



compliance and wildlife/crocodile management activities across Kakadu National Park.
The duties will include:
Provide strategic guidance to the teams on park (e.g. Ferals, Weeds, Wildlife and Compliance teams) to manage key processes threatening the environmental values of Kakadu National Park, and to improve the Park's resilience in the context of a changing climate.
Alongside the Biodiversity Conservation Manager, lead the preparation and implementation of strategic plans on threatening processes (e.g. Feral Animal and Weed Management strategies) including stakeholder consultation, workshops and report preparation.
Coordinating the development, implementation, monitoring and reporting of threatening processes management programs within Kakadu National Park.
Consulting and liaising with Aboriginal Traditional Owners, park staff, scientists, contractors, and other internal and external stakeholders on threatening process management.
Manage a team in coordinating and conducting compliance, monitoring and support programs.
Overseeing compliance and enforcement duties under the EPBC Act and regulations.
Manage the implementation of wildlife/crocodile management activities and strategies.
Manage relevant database/s, records and operational systems including data entry, analysis and reporting.
Coordinate the development, review and monitoring of the Kakadu Compliance and Enforcement Strategy.
Providing supervision, training and mentoring to staff in a cross-cultural environment and in periods of change in accordance with the Australian Public Service policies and guidelines.
Supporting the development and implementation of the principles of joint management with Aboriginal Traditional Owners and staff and contribute to the development of an effective cross-cultural workplace.
Implementing the Department's Risk Management Policy to maintain a safe and healthy work workplace.
Implementing priorities as identified by the Director of National Parks and Kakadu Board of Management and management plans and allocating resources for efficient and effective implementation of programs or business management activities using sound professional judgement.
Support the Biodiversity Conservation Manager with the Kakadu Research and Management Advisory Committee (KRAMAC) and Bininj/Mungguy Research Advisory Committee.
Providing advice to the Director of National Parks,



the Kakadu Board of Management and participating as part of the leadership group in Kakadu National Park in the formulation and review of Park management policies and procedures as required.
Progressing the Traditional Owner's vision for the future of the Park and participating in the exchange of knowledge, experience and skills between Indigenous and non-Indigenous staff, the community and the public.
Promoting safe working practices and assist with managing Park emergency assistance operations in collaboration with the District Operations Manager and relevant emergency services.
For detailed information about the job-specific capabilities for this role, please view the Job Descriptionwhich can be downloaded from our website - theApply Nowlink will take you there.
Eligibility
Citizenship -to be eligible for employment with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water you must be an Australian citizen.
Security Clearance -this position requires aBaseline Vettingsecurity clearance.
You will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.
Pre-employment checks -your suitability for employment will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process.
This process includes a requirement to undergo and satisfy a National Police Check, referee checks, character clearance and where required a pre-employment medical assessment, specified mandatory qualification(s) validation and a probation period.
Additional requirements
Note that relocation assistance is subject to negotiation.
Note that the physical requirements of the role(s) involve a combination of outdoor and office-based work.
Note that you may be required to perform occasional out-of-hours and weekend work.
Note that you must be able to obtain and hold an Employee Firearms Licence.
Note that you will be required to complete specific training (including refresher training) related to the role including remote area training, defensive driving, first aid and CPR courses.
Note that you will be required, from time to time, to work in difficult, remote and harsh environments (possibly for extended periods) under limited supervision or in teams.
Wear an official uniform supplied by the department, including during field operations (as applicable), in accordance with the department's uniform policy.
Wear appropriate protective personal equipment and clothing to comply with departmental Work Health & Safety policies and procedures.
Additional Information
The successful applicant must:
Hold a current Apply First Aid Certificate or have the ability to obtain this qualification.
Hold and maintain a current manual driver's licence and ability to drive a 4WD vehicle.
Meet physical fitness minimum standards to undertake work within the role including firefighting as needed.
Notes
We currently have one vacancy available for immediate filling.
A merit pool for filling the same or similar position may be established at the conclusion of this selection process.

📌 Country Operations Manager (Identified Position) (Katherine)
🏢 Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
📍 Katherine