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APS 6 - $91,944 - $104,393 per annum plus superannuation
Parks Australia Division
Darwin, NT,Kakadu National Park
Affirmative measure - Indigenous employment – The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under section 8(1) of the 'Racial Discrimination Act 1975'. This vacancy is only available to 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.

Kakadu National Park is a world-heritage listed site for its natural and cultural values, and 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.

The Kakadu Futures Taskforce and Planning section supports the on-ground operational and strategic needs of Kakadu National Park by performing a range of key planning, policy and assessment functions for the park under the Management Plan.

The Job

As part of a team, drafting the 7th Kakadu National Park Management Plan.
Collating and analysing existing material (including the evaluation report for the current management plan, other plans, strategies and reports, Board decisions) and public submissions with a view to improving the next management plan.
Contribute to the preparation of staff and community consultation meetings, including coordination and logistics before the meetings, presenting material at meetings and capturing feedback.
Prepare materials for the new plan suitable for legal review and provision to the Board of Management for clearance.
Prepare public communication materials and other formal documents required to finalise the management plan process.
Coordinating the delivery of a Country-based planning project across KNP in partnership with the Kakadu Board of Management, Kakadu based Parks Australia colleagues, Traditional Owners, relevant community members and the Northern Land Council.
Coordinate monitoring and evaluation of the 7th Kakadu National Park Management Plan.
What we are looking for
Knowledge and experience
An awareness of issues affecting Indigenous people in remote locations and the ability to develop relationships based on mutual trust, respect, and consideration of values and culture, including the ability to consult and negotiate sensitively and effectively with Bininj/Mungguy.
Experience and qualifications in protected area planning is highly desirable.
Skills and capabilities
Demonstrate an awareness of issues affecting Indigenous people in remote locations, and a capacity to contribute sensitively and effectively to the joint management of a World Heritage National Park.
Demonstrate experience in protected area planning with an emphasis on cultural and natural heritage.
Demonstrate experience in delivering and supporting effective project management.
Demonstrate ability to develop and maintain effective internal and external relationships and work sensitively with a range of stakeholders.
Demonstrate strategic thinking including conceptual and analytical skills and show sound judgment and flexible problem-solving abilities.
Demonstrate well-developed oral and written communication skills including the ability to consult and negotiate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal people and produce clear written drafts of management plan sections and other materials.
Work collaboratively and effectively as a member of a small team.
Desirable Qualifications
Qualifications in protected area management, policy and/or planning.
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.

Security Clearance - This position requires a Baseline Vetting security clearance. You will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.

Pre-employment Check - 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 of 6 months.

The successful applicant must:
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.
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.
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