Fantastic opportunity for a District Manager to lead the Waterways District Management Team at Parks Victoria!

• $126,927 - $177,712 + Superannuation + Range of employee benefits
• Work with a great Leadership Team
• Lead a dynamic team across the Waterways District

About the role

As the District Manager for Waterways, you will provide operational leadership to the District Management Team and all staff within the district. Your role will involve managing the iconic Herring Island, Yarra, and Maribyrnong Rivers. Additionally, you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with the broader community, including key stakeholders, friends' groups, volunteers, businesses, and officers within relevant Government Departments. Your duties will also include managing the financial, governance, and risk management requirements and controls for the district.

We're looking for someone with:

• Demonstrated evidence in the management of people and performance standards that enable achievement of the organisation's corporate and business plans and objectives including the ability to develop and monitor complex work programs.
• Proven issue identification, analytical and research skills, problem-solving skills, and a demonstrated ability to develop innovative, sensitive, and practical solutions and provide strategic advice to complex issues.
• Experience in complex engagement and stakeholder management is required.

Your application will need to include:

• A Cover Letter
• A Current resume

About Parks Victoria

Parks Victoria's vision is to be a world-class parks service, ensuring healthy parks for healthy people. It is a statutory authority with responsibility for managing an expanding and diverse estate covering more than 4 million hectares, or about 17 per cent, of Victoria.

Applications closing date: Sunday, 12th May 2024

Sound like you?

If this sounds like you, and you would like further information, please contact Jodi Heath, Regional Director on 0459 997 007 for a confidential discussion or apply online!

Organisational Commitments

Parks Victoria is committed to child safety and has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children, in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards. All prospective employees to undergo a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencing employment.

Parks Victoria recognises diversity and inclusion is everyone's business. We value a culture where everyone can be themselves at work, regardless of background, orientation, age or gender, that brings out our best, values everyone's contribution and works within a flexible working environment, ultimately reflecting the community we serve.

Only people with Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency or a non-citizen with a valid visa that provides work rights may apply for this position.