Job description
Agency Department of Tourism and Hospitality Work unit Parks and Wildlife Commission -
Interpretation Unit
Job title Park Interpretation Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $77,344 - $88,179 Location Alice Springs, Darwin, Katherine
Position numbers 4916 RTF 353657 Closing 20/08/2026
Contact officer Kylie Cowan, Manager Interpretation on 08 8951 8252 or [email protected]
About the agency https://nt.gov.au/parks
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=353657
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
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.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go
to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
To design and deliver best practice information and interpretation that includes digital and non-digital interpretive resources,
programs and services for Parks and Wildlife.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. To implement Territory wide standards and guidelines that underpin and maintain best practice approaches, delivery and
evaluation of Park interpretation programs and materials.
2. To research and develop suitable pre-visit and on-site information for visitors to Parks and ensure they have their basic safety
and orientation needs met in NT Park environments.
3. Contribute as part of a team to the design, development, production and delivery of a range of interpretive products including
signage and displays, publications, face-to-face delivery programs, digital media and web content.
4. Undertake effective consultation and engagement to ensure involvement of Aboriginal custodians, Parks and Wildlife staff and
other relevant stakeholders in Park interpretation projects.
5. Operate within a strong safety culture and implement defined Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures while
delivering Departmental services.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. A sound understanding of current trends in digital and non-digital environmental and heritage interpretation theories,
techniques, materials and technologies and their application in a remote complex environment.
2. Strong written and oral communication skills; including demonstrated ability to write creatively, with experience in delivering
environmental content. Capacity to edit and review texts and documents to communicate with a variety of audiences.
3. Demonstrated experience in project management and contractor management/supervision; with a proven ability to meet set
timeframes and project targets.
4. Demonstrated understanding of technical design documentation, standards and style guides.
5. Well-developed computer skills and experience using desktop publishing programs, such as Adobe Creative Suite.
6. Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a creative team environment displaying appropriate judgement, flexibility,
organisational awareness, problem solving and decision-making skills.
7. Demonstrated working knowledge, understanding and respect for diverse cultures and capacity to engage with a wide range
of stakeholders, including joint management partners.
8. Good understanding of park and visitor management and relevant compliance issues or demonstrated ability to quickly acquire
this knowledge.
9. Current Northern Territory driver licence or ability to transfer interstate licence.
Desirable
1. Qualifications and/or experience in the field of Park Interpretation or Communications.
Further information
This position requires travel to regional and remote areas within the Division’s network to undertake field based duties, and some
afterhours work. 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, including part-time and non-ongoing contracts.
