Classification: Professional Officer Class 1
Salary: $80,862 - $100,632 plus superannuation
Position No: 64387
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 17 July 2026
Contact Officer: Pierre Smit on [email protected] or 0456121305
Details: Join the ACT Parks and Conservation Service's Forest Management team and help shape the future of sustainable forestry in the ACT.
We are seeking a motivated and collaborative professional to fill a temporary vacancy at the Professional Officer Class 1 (PO1). In this role, you will deliver forestry programs that support the ACT community and environment.
Experience in roading, harvesting or GIS would be highly beneficial. Your ability to work respectfully with Traditional Custodians and ecological experts to integrate cultural and environmental values is highly valued.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/ Other Requirements:
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Able to work legally in Australia
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Have a valid driver’s licence
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Previous experience in Contract Management and infield operations would be highly regarded.
Note: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to three months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
How to Apply: To apply, please submit:
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A cover letter
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A current curriculum vitae
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Contact details for at least two referees with one being a previous manager
Applications should be submitted .
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.
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This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to three months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.
