Job description
Agency Department of Tourism and Work unit Parks and Wildlife Commission, Parks and
Hospitality Wildlife Operations
Job title Director Central Australian Parks Designation Senior Administrative Officer 2
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $152,751 - $166,487 Location Alice Springs
Position number 44185 RTF 349982 Closing 29/07/2026
Contact officer Philip Cowan, Senior Director Parks and Wildlife Operations on 08 8951 8272 or
[email protected]
About the agency nt.gov.au/parks | dth.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=349982
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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
Provide high level advice and direction for the operations of NT parks and reserves across the region, lead the regional
operations team and contribute to the wider divisional and Departmental outcomes as a member of the Parks and Wildlife
Executive Leadership Team and Departmental Leadership Group.
Context statement
The Director is responsible for the strategic leadership and operational management of Central Australian Parks region
operations and reports directly to the Senior Director Parks and Wildlife Operations.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide high level advice, reports and recommendations to the Senior Director and executive team on regional park
management matters.
2. In accordance with legislative, policy and planning commitments, oversee management of the operations of parks and
reserves in the region, including natural resource management, nature-based recreation, conservation and Joint
Management programs; contribute to infrastructure development and maintenance; and enhance commercial
opportunities and partnerships.
3. Lead a regional team to effectively and efficiently manage operations, including management of safety, human resources,
financial performance, planning and scheduling, and stakeholder interactions.
4. Liaise and negotiate with contacts in industry, government agencies, local government, academic institutions and
community groups, Aboriginal organisations and Traditional Owners.
5. Monitor and regulate issues, and compliance of permits as set out in legislation, licences and related agreements.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Proven ability to provide high level advice and management for the operations of NT parks and reserves.
2. High level management and leadership skills with proven ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team and to obtain support
and commitment to the achievement of Departmental objectives.
3. Proven ability to effectively manage human and financial resources to achieve business objectives.
4. High level business planning, program and project management skills.
5. Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, collaborative and communication skills and demonstrated success to build strong,
effective relationships with diverse partners, especially in intercultural contexts.
6. High level strategic, conceptual, analytical and creative skills, including an ability to understand political, social, economic
and organisational environments and integrate this knowledge into advice.
7. High level knowledge and experience in developing and managing environmental programs with a demonstrated ability
to establish and achieve program targets.
8. High level knowledge of current best practices in national park/reserve management and biodiversity conservation at
species and landscape levels.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline.
2. Sound knowledge of the Territory Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act 1976 and enforcement procedures, or similar
legislation.
Further information
The Director may be required to travel to regional centres and remote parks on occasion.
