Assistant Operations Manager (Affirmative Measure - Indigenous)

The Assistant Operations Manager position at the Australian Government's Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is located in Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory. This role, aimed at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates, involves collaborating with District Rangers on work plans and managing operations in a world-heritage site known for its unique natural and cultural heritage.
• APS 6 - $95,438 - $108,360 per annum plus superannuation
• Parks Australia Division
• Kakadu National Park
• Kakadu National Park is a world-heritage listed site for its natural and cultural values
• Kakadu National Park is home to plants and animals found nowhere else in the world, and to some of the oldest living cultures on earth
• Take an opportunity 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.

Affirmative measure - Indigenous employment
The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under section 8(1) of the 'Racial Discrimination Act 1975'. This vacancy is only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

Identified position
This position is an ‘Identified’ position which signifies that the role has a strong involvement in issues relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The successful applicant must have an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and an ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People.

Who we are
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. 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 Kakadu National Park operations team is responsible for the delivery of a range of activities across the park.

For more information about us please visit our website.

The job
• Work closely with District Rangers in the development and implementation of district work plans and solve problems in a joint management context
• Work collaboratively with Traditional Owners, Park staff and stakeholders to develop and help implement conservation and visitor management programs
• Supervision of operational unit to implement annual plans for site management, resource allocations, WHS compliance, monitoring and reporting
• Lead and monitor the development of vessel, aviation and vehicle trip activity plans
• Assist in search and rescue (SAR) emergency response

What you’ll gain from the experience
• Knowledge and understanding of a jointly managed National Park
• Knowledge and understanding and compliance with the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) and KNP Park Management Plan

What we are looking for
We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate the following:
• Experience working with Indigenous communities in remote localities such as Kakadu National Park to assist in implementing longer term management strategies that contribute sensitively and effectively to joint management
• Demonstrated experience in land management protection programs
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and develop staff in a remote, cross-cultural workplace including performance and conflict management
• High level computer, oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated experience in procurement, recruitment, human resources and Work, Health and Safety systems and associated activities

Desirable qualifications
Hold a Coxswains certificate or ability to obtain

Eligibility and other requirements
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.

For additional information, please read the Job Description below.

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