Job description
Agency Department of Tourism and Hospitality Work unit Parks and Wildlife, Parks and Wildlife

Operations
Job title Director Northern Australian Parks Designation Senior Administrative Officer 2
Job type Full Time Duration Fixed from 30/11/2026 to 09/07/2027
Salary $157,334 - $171,482 Location Palmerston
Position number 43560 RTF 360038 Closing 09/11/2026
Contact Officer Phil Cowan, Senior Director, Parks and Wildlife Operations on 8951 8272 or [email protected]
About the agency www.nt.gov.au/parks; https://environmentcareers.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=360038

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF
YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or
job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go
to the OCPE website.

Primary objective
Provide high level advice and direction for the operations of NT parks and reserves across the northern region and lead the
regional operations team.
Context statement
The Northern Australian Parks region extends from near Pine Creek to Cobourg Peninsula and includes Darwin urban parks,
Litchfield National Park,



Garig Gunak Barlu National Park, and those of the wetlands region east of Darwin.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide high level advice, reports and recommendations to the Senior Director and executive team on regional park

management matters.
2. In accordance with legislative, policy and planning commitments, oversee management of the operations of parks and

reserves in the northern region, including natural resource management, nature-based recreation, conservation and Joint
Management programs; contribute to infrastructure development and maintenance; and enhance commercial opportunities
and partnerships.

3. Lead a regional team to effectively and efficiently manage operations, including management of safety, human resources,
financial performance, planning and scheduling, and stakeholder interactions.

4. Liaise and negotiate with contacts in industry, government agencies, local government, academic institutions and community
groups, Aboriginal organisations and Traditional Owners.

5. Monitor and regulate issue and compliance of permits as set out in legislation, licences and related agreements.
Selection criteria
Essential
1.



Proven ability to provide high level advice and management for the operations of NT parks and reserves.
2. High level management and leadership skills with proven ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team and to obtain support and

commitment to the achievement of Departmental objectives.
3. Proven ability to effectively manage human and financial resources to achieve business objectives.
4. High level business planning, program and project management skills.
5. Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, cooperative and communication skills and demonstrated success to build strong,

effective relationships with diverse partners, especially in intercultural contexts.
6. High level strategic, conceptual, analytical and creative skills, including an ability to understand political, social, economic and

organisational environments and integrate this knowledge into advice.
7. High level knowledge and experience in developing and managing environmental programs with a demonstrated ability to

establish and achieve program targets.
8. High level knowledge of current best practices in national park/reserve management and biodiversity conservation at species

and landscape levels.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline.
2. Sound knowledge of the Territory Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act 1976 and enforcement procedures, or similar legislation.
Further information
The Director may be required to travel to regional centres and remote parks on occasion.

📌 Director Northern Australian Parks (Palmerston City)
🏢 Department of Tourism and Hospitality
📍 Palmerston City