Classification: Senior Professional Officer Grade A
Salary: $172,246 plus superannuation
Position No: 38057
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 12 August 2026
Contact Officer: Rosie Cooney on [email protected] or 0422 281 818
Details: This is an exciting and rare opportunity to lead reserve management in the ACT. This role is core to delivering conservation and visitor services across the ACT by the Parks and Conservation Service, a statutory body established under the ACT Nature Conservation Act. The role of Senior Director, Parks and Partnerships, is responsible for delivering high-quality environmental, asset and community outcomes through effective leadership, stakeholder engagement, program management, and the development of collaborative partnerships that support the protection and sustainable management of the ACT's natural and cultural heritage. We are looking for a highly motivated, professional, energetic individual to take on this challenging and rewarding role.
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:
- Tertiary qualifications in natural resource management or environmental management or other relevant field is essential.
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This position may require a pre-employment medical
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Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra (act.gov.au)
Notes: This is a temporary position available from 14 September 2026 until 28 February 2027 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months. An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.
Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
How to Apply: Please submit a written application of no more than two pages, addressing the Selection Criteria, along with your current curriculum vitae, listing two referees and their contact details.
Applications should be submitted .
Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.
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.
This is a temporary position available from 14 September 2026 until 28 February 2027 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months.
