- Exciting work in the World Heritage listed Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
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Contribute to one of the country’s longest standing joint management partnerships
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Rewarding and challenging opportunities for a media professional.
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.
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.
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is World Heritage listed and people come from all over the world to marvel at its geological wonders, cultural significance and natural beauty.
For more information about us please visit our website.
The job
Under limited supervision and at the direction of the Visitor and Tourism Services Team Leader;
- Manage the end-to-end administration of the park’s permit system for Commercial Image Capture, Commercial Use, and Commercial Sound Recording, including processing applications and maintaining accurate records.
- Oversee and supervise all media activities within the park, ensuring adherence to relevant legislation, including the EPBC Regulations, and established media protocols in line with Anangu culture.
- Support the coordination and delivery of major events and VIP visits, including briefing and supervising media crews, photographers, and artists to ensure compliance with park media guidelines.
- Monitor and manage the media inbox, ensuring timely, accurate, and professional responses to enquiries.
- Liaise with Parks Australia Media Office and internal/external stakeholders on complex or high-profile media matters, including large-scale productions, proposals, and social media communications to deliver high-value media opportunities that promote the park.
- Assist in the development, production, and distribution of media information and resources for visiting media personnel.
- As an effective member of the team, mentor and support staff in a cross-cultural environment and provide supervision to Media Officer/s.
- Provide advice and secretariat support as required to meetings of the Board of Management’s Media Working Group and Joint Management Partnership Team for matters relating to media.
- Share the Traditional Owner’s vision for the future of the park and facilitate the exchange of knowledge, experience and skills between Indigenous and non-Indigenous staff and public and work with Indigenous staff and stakeholders that speak Pitjantjatjara and/or Yankunytjatjara as a first language.
What you’ll gain from the experience
This is a unique opportunity within Parks Australia and based in our dedicated-on site media office. Your role will work in our Visitor & Tourism Services team alongside our permanent Media Officer on park with responsibility of the day-to-day administration of the media permit system for Commercial Image Capture and Use. This will include coordination of media schedules, processing of permits, hosting accompaniment of media crews out on park, and the completion of image assessment for all content captured. Media interest and opportunity at Uluru is vast and provides a wide range of opportunity and exposure with key stakeholders and often high-profile visitors. No two days are the same. If you’re adventurous, enthusiastic, and have a genuine respect for people and culture, we’d love to hear from you—make this extraordinary landscape your office backyard
What we are looking for
We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate the following:
- An awareness of issues affecting Indigenous people in remote locations and the ability to contribute sensitively and effectively to the joint management of the park as well as developing and supporting relationships based on mutual trust, respect and consideration of values and culture.
- Demonstrated high level administrative and organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation, processes and policies to field of work.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with a proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including experience supervising staff in remote and cross-cultural settings.
- Demonstrated experience in a media or communications role, with a sound understanding of the media landscape, and the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully work independently, exercise sound judgement on interpreting and sharing cultural advice (supported by cultural advisors)
- Demonstrated ability, or willingness, to live and work effectively in remote and/or challenging environments.
- Strong teamwork capability, with a commitment to fostering positive and collaborative working relationships.
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity, including an understanding of issues affecting Indigenous communities in remote locations, and the ability to contribute respectfully to joint park management and build relationships based on trust, respect, and cultural understanding.
Mandatory qualifications
- Tertiary qualifications in Media or journalism are desirable but not essential
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,
- note that relocation assistance is subject to negotiation,
- 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
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.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in recruitment
You may use AI tools to support your participation in this recruitment process, unless advised otherwise. If you use AI, you must ensure your use is transparent, authentic and truthful, and that all information reflects your own skills and experience.
The department may use AI in a limited, transparent and responsible way to support parts of this recruitment process. AI does not make decisions - all assessments and selection outcomes are made by people.
For more information, see:
- Artificial Intelligence Transparency Statement
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AI in recruitment | Australian Public Service Commission
