Program Leader - Bushland, Biodiversity and Fire

Job No:COH23882

Location:Hobart, TAS

Group and Team: Open Space and Fire & Biodiversity
Location: Council Centre
Employment status: Permanent Full-time 1.0 FTE
Classification: Municipal Officer or Employee Level 5
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreeme nt 2024
Salary range: $123,006 to $133,254 per annum + 13.5% superannuation.

About the role

Lead the management of one of Tasmania's most significant municipal bushland and biodiversity portfolios.

The Program Leader Fire and Biodiversity is a rare opportunity to shape the future of biodiversity conservation, bushfire resilience and natural area management in Tasmania's capital city.

Leading a skilled and passionate team, you will oversee the management of thousands of hectares of bushland reserves and natural areas, guiding programs that protect Hobart's unique natural values while supporting community safety.

Reporting to the Manager Open Space, you will provide strategic leadership across biodiversity conservation, bushland management, ecological restoration, community and volunteer conservation programs, and bushfire risk management initiatives. You will influence policy, build partnerships and deliver lasting environmental outcomes for Hobart.

This role combines people leadership, strategic thinking and environmental stewardship. You will lead a capable team of specialists, oversee significant programs, projects and budgets, and support a highly engaged volunteer network that contributes directly to the protection and restoration of Hobart's natural environment.

Key responsibilities include:

- 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.
- Providing strategic advice to support sound environmental and land management outcomes.

This is a rare opportunity to:

- Lead one of Tasmania's most significant municipal biodiversity and bushland management programs.
- Influence environmental outcomes across a city renowned for its connection to nature.
- Work alongside passionate professionals, volunteers and partner organisations.
- Deliver meaningful outcomes for biodiversity conservation, ecological restoration and community resilience.
- Shape the future management of Hobart's natural assets and bushland landscapes.
- Lead and support a highly engaged volunteer network that makes a lasting contribution to the conservation and restoration of Hobart's natural environment.

You are an experienced leader with a background in environmental management,



natural areas management, biodiversity conservation, land management, bushfire management or a related field.

You are recognised for your ability to lead people, build positive workplace culture and deliver results through teams. You can navigate complex stakeholder environments, manage competing priorities and provide strategic direction across diverse environmental programs.

We are particularly interested in applicants with strong leadership experience and a track record of delivering environmental, biodiversity, bushland or natural resource management programs. Experience working within complex stakeholder and regulatory environments will be highly regarded.

You will bring:

- Proven experience leading and developing teams.
- Solid program, project and budget management skills.
- Experience delivering biodiversity conservation, natural resource management or land management programs.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills.
- Strategic thinking and sound judgement.
- The ability to influence outcomes in complex organisational and community settings.
- Knowledge of bushfire risk management, environmental management or related disciplines.

About us

The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherev

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