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 Workplace Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. 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 Compliance and Wildlife operations section conducts and monitors compliance activities in accordance with the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC ACT) and Regulations (2000) and the Kakadu National Park Management Plan and Lease Agreement.

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The key duties of the position include:

- Collect campground fees and assist with the setting, monitoring and maintenance of crocodile traps.
- Assist with crocodile capture, handling,



transport and release activities in accordance with established procedures.
- Support the delivery of information sessions and talks to tourist and visitor groups.
- Assist with crocodile surveys, monitoring programs and field data collection activities.
- Assist with routine compliance patrols and provide operational support for compliance activities across Kakadu National Park.
- Participate as a member of the ground crew in feral animal management and control programs.
- Assist with wildlife mustering surveys and undertake scrutineer duties as required.
- Assist with marine patrols and other routine field-based operational activities.
- Support field and coastal compliance patrols by collecting information and reporting observations to authorised officers.
- Assist with investigations into alleged non-compliance matters through information gathering, record keeping and administrative support.
- Liaise professionally with members of the public, stakeholders and Traditional Owners regarding park operations and compliance awareness activities.
- Provide operational support during emergency response incidents and other park management activities as required.
- Maintain accurate records, field notes and reports in accordance with departmental procedures.
- Work safely and effectively in remote and challenging environments while contributing to team objectives. If required, be capable to provide a statement for evidentiary purposes in a Criminal Court Matter and to provide that evidence on Oath in Court. Provide timely Incident reports to your supervisor as required.

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 a Baseline Vetting security 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.

Notes

Additional requirements

- Hold a current Apply First Aid Certificate or have the ability to obtain this qualification.
- Hold a current coxswains licence or have the ability to obtain.
- Hold and maintain a current manual driver’s licence and ability to drive a 4WD vehicle.
- Note that the ability to perform shift work is a requirement when applying for this position(s).
- 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 to travel in remote/isolated locations in northern Australia or its near northern neighbours, using a variety of transport including vessels, light/commercial aircraft, helicopters and manual four wheel drive vehicles.
- 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.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a working with children and vulnerable people check.
- 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.

📌 Compliance and Wildlife Officer (Affirmative Measure – Indigenous Employment) (Kakadu)
🏢 Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
📍 Kakadu