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 1999.

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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.

The CFO & Corporate Services Branch assists the wider Parks Australia operations by providing central corporate support across a range of areas. The branch also acts as a conduit for services provided to Parks Australia by the broader DCCEEW. These services include Finance, Procurement, IT, Assurance and Governance, WHS, HR, Legal and Indigenous Employment Pathways.

The Indigenous Employment Pathways section is creating meaningful opportunities for First Nations Australians to build rewarding careers and play a leading role in the future of Australia’s parks and protected areas. Working across Parks Australia, the Section supports the recruitment and development of First Nations people into key roles that strengthen critical operations and contribute to leading practices in environmental management, sustainable land management, and the protection of cultural heritage. At the heart of our work is building culturally secure,



inclusive and respectful workplaces where First Nations knowledge, culture and perspectives are valued and can help shape the way we care for Country.

For more information about us please visit our website.

The First Nations Employment Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the delivery of employment pathways, career development and workforce capability initiatives across Parks Australia. Working under direction of the Assistant Director – First Nations Workforce Programs and Capability, the Coordinator contributes to the successful delivery of First Nations employment programs and initiatives, including trainee and leadership programs, career development activities, workforce capability initiatives and community engagement events. The role works closely with Traditional Owners, First Nations communities, educational institutions and internal stakeholders to promote employment opportunities, support participants and strengthen pathways into employment.

The Coordinator also provides practical support to First Nations employees and program participants, helping to create positive employment experiences and career development opportunities across Parks Australia. This role requires a high level of cultural capability, grounded in First Nations ways of knowing, being and doing, and developed through lived experience as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. This position will require regular travel to Remote Locations across Australia.

Duties, tasks and responsibilities:

- Support the delivery of First Nations employment programs,



initiatives and workforce capability activities across Parks Australia.
- Coordinate employment pathway activities, including trainee programs, career development initiatives and other employment programs.
- Build and maintain productive relationships with Traditional Owners, First Nations communities, educational institutions, training providers and other stakeholders.
- Coordinate and attend career expos, community events, outreach activities and employment promotion initiatives.
- Provide support and guidance to First Nations employees, trainees and program participants throughout their employment journey.
- Assist Park leadership teams with the implementation of First Nations employment initiatives and workforce capability activities.
- Monitor participant engagement and program outcomes and contribute to reporting and continuous improvement activities.
- Contribute to the development of communication materials, reports, briefing notes and promotional resources.
- Promote culturally safe, inclusive and respectful workplace practices across Parks Australia.
- Work collaboratively across Parks Australia to support positive employment and career development outcomes for First Nations employees.

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.

📌 First Nations Employment Coordinator - Affirmative Measures - Indigenous (Adelaide)
🏢 Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)
📍 Adelaide