Job description
Agency Department of Tourism and Hospitality Work unit Park Development and Strategic Projects
Job title Senior Planner Designation Professional 2
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $92,910 - $110,781 Location Alice Springs
Position number 24633 RTF 351701 Closing 19/07/2026
Contact officer Jonathan Vea on 08 8946 5149 or [email protected]
About the agency https://nt.gov.au/parks
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=351701
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
To provide professional protected area planning services, as part of a Territory-wide team within the Park Development and
Strategic Projects team.
Context statement
The positions will be supporting the Central Australian Park District, working with traditional Aboriginal owners, rangers,
scientists and many other stakeholders to prepare plans that guide strategic projects and programs for protected area
management and development.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Prepare and contribute to the preparation of statutory park management plans, policy and high-level government
documents.
2. Support and manage strategic projects and programs relating to protected area management and development.
3. Professionally represent Parks and Wildlife and consult effectively with stakeholders in the management and planning of
parks, including government agencies, Aboriginal people and organisations, the tourism industry, community groups and
general public.
4. Operate within a strong safety culture and implement defined Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) policies and
procedures while delivering services.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. A degree or equivalent qualification in protected area planning, environmental science, natural resource management,
community development or similar.
2. Demonstrated experience in environmental, natural resource, protected area management, planning, policy or
development.
3. Ability to facilitate, coordinate and prepare statutory management plans and other high-level documents.
4. Able to work effectively with internal stakeholders and experts including joint management partners, park managers and
scientists, and external stakeholders including Aboriginal organisations and the tourism industry.
5. Highly developed interpersonal skills including written and verbal communication, capacity to work effectively within
teams, demonstrated problem-solving and project leadership skills, self-motivated in working to agreed programs and
able to meet deadlines.
6. An ability to work in a cross-cultural environment with a diverse range of peoples and organisations.
Desirable
1. A Northern Territory driver’s licence or the ability to obtain one in short timeframe.
2. A willingness and ability to travel independently to regional and remote areas.
