Visitors Experience Education and Interpretations Officer (Affirmative Measures - Indigenous)

The Australian Government seeks a Visitors Experience Education and Interpretations Officer for Booderee National Park, focusing on Indigenous community engagement and park management. The role requires knowledge of the Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community and aims to foster relationships based on mutual respect. This position is available exclusively to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and is based in Tasmania, indicating it is not a remote job.
• APS 4 - $77,728 - $84,619 per annum plus superannuation
• Parks Australia Division
• Booderee National Park
• Knowledge and understanding of issues affecting the local Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community
• A demonstrated capacity to contribute sensitively and effectively to the joint management of Booderee National Park
• Experience developing and supporting relationships based on mutual trust, respect and consideration of values and culture.

Affirmative measure 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.

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.

Booderee National Park, with its coastal habitats is 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. In addition to ongoing management of the park’s natural and cultural heritage, this branch also looks after Parks Australia’s corporate services from the office in Canberra including, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal and Customer Experience and Destination Planning. Beyond the spinifex sand plains of arid central Australia lies Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, 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. This branch also manages a rich and fascinating range of island ecosystems and habitats, including oceanic Pulu Keeling, Norfolk and Christmas Island National Parks.

The Visitor's Services Team is the 'Face of Booderee', this unit is responsible for the safety, efficient management and quiet enjoyment of the facilities by visitors while on park. It consists mainly of indigenous employees, many of whom are Traditional Owners of the land on which Booderee National Park is located. This creates a unique and passionate workforce who are motivated to ensure that the outcomes for our guests are positive ones while protecting the environment for generations to come.

For more information about us please visit our website.

The job
• Co-ordination of the Parks Education and Interpretation Steering Committee, preparing agenda’s and documents to be presented, taking minutes and actioning the decisions and priorities of this committee.
• The development and implementation of visitor information resources (brochures, flyers, interpretive signage etc), updating and reviewing the BNP website, providing social media content and responding to feedback, providing up to date information for visitors and exploring promotional and marketing opportunities.
• Undertaking visitation monitoring, visitor surveys and the reporting of results.
• Maintenance of networks with regional tourism committees, relevant media, and stakeholders.
• Developing, co-ordinating and reporting on works programs, and participating in the development, monitoring and evaluation of performance agreements and personal development plans and participating in and supporting staff in learning and development opportunities.
• Planning for and participating in WHS, risk management, workplace participation and diversity programs, fire, and emergency and compliance operations.
• Undertaking park operations and providing reports as required in accordance with Board of Management requirements and Visitor Experience Operational Works plans and following all relevant policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Adhering to all corporate requirements including but not limited to; Parks Australia Chief Executive Instructions, Code of Conduct behaviours, WH&S, budget, risk and procurement management and project delivery.
• Sharing the Traditional Owner’s vision for the future of the park and participate in the exchange of knowledge, experience and skills between Indigenous and non-Indigenous staff, the community and public

What you’ll gain from the experience
The opportunity to engage and work with First Nations peoples and develop appropriate and sensitive management skills in one of the most picturesque work environments in the public service.

What we are looking for
We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate the following:
• An understanding of issues affecting the local Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community, a capacity to contribute sensitively and effectively to the joint management of Booderee National Park and an ability to develop and support relationships based on mutual trust, respect and consideration of values and culture.
• Experience in working within Indigenous communities to collaboratively solve problems of cultural significance and develop longer term management strategies
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills, in the joint management context, to prepare a range of written material including:
• educational and informational brochures, social media content, interpretive, promotional website materials
• Provide secretarial duties – take and write Minutes and prepare Agenda’s
• Preparation of educational programs for schools, visitors and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated capacity to develop, implement and report on work plans; to adapt to and implement change within a team working environment; and contribute positively to the workplace, supporting workplace learning and development.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build effective relationships with a diverse range of internal staff and external stakeholders.
• Experience in fire and emergency responses, law enforcement and compliance activities and the delivery of interpretive walks and talks.

Additional requirements
• hold a current Apply First Aid Certificate or have the ability to obtain this qualification,
• hold and maintain a current manual driver’s licence and ability to drive a 4WD vehicle,
• hold and maintain a valid Australian motor vehicle drivers licence,
• meet physical fitness minimum standards to undertake work within the role including firefighting as needed,
• note that the ability to perform shift work is a requirement when applying for this position(s),
• note that the physical requirements of the role(s) involve a combination of outdoor and office-based work,
• note that you may be required to perform occasional out-of-hours and weekend work,
• note that you will be required to complete specific training (including refresher training) related to the role including remote area training, defensive driving, first aid and CPR courses,
• the ability to obtain and maintain a working with children and vulnerable people check,
• wear an official uniform supplied by the department, including during field operations (as applicable), in accordance with the department’s uniform policy,
• wear appropriate protective personal equipment and clothing to comply with departmental Work Health & Safety policies and procedures

Eligibility and other requirements
Mandatory qualifications
• Hold, or be able to obtain Ranger or Warden qualifications as required by the EPBC act

Citizenship - to be eligible for employment with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water you must be an Australian citizen.

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.