The Area Manager – New Reserves is responsible for leading the establishment and ongoing management of new reserves under the ACT Government’s environmental offsets program. The role oversees the delivery of conservation, restoration, research and land management activities that fulfil environmental offset commitments and support the protection of biodiversity and natural values across the ACT.

Working within a multidisciplinary environment, the position provides leadership to operational staff, coordinates planning and budget processes, contributes to strategic policy and operational outcomes, and develops productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The role also provides expert advice on reserve management, environmental planning and legislative compliance, ensuring programs are delivered effectively and in accordance with government priorities and statutory requirements.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community.



We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/ Other Requirements:

Mandatory:

- The successful applicant must have a current ACT Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) Registration OR the ability to obtain and maintain one.
- Possess a manual driver’ license.
- Experience and/or willingness to undertake incident management duties including participation in fire standby, suppression and training.

Highly Desirable:

- A tertiary degree in setting or natural resource management with diversified experience of 8+ years AND/OR equivalent associated natural resource management/environmental science qualifications (e.g. cert IV, associate diploma) AND/OR extensive experience in a relevant field.

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📌 Area Manager - New Reserves (Canberra)
🏢 ACT City & Environment
📍 Canberra