Lead and coordinate a dedicated team delivering a priority landscape scale conservation project!

• Work in one of Australia's premier National Parks - Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park
• Make a difference working in the environment and natural resource management sector
• Work in a supportive and collaborative team

About the role

In this role, you will play a key role protecting the natural assets of the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park. You will deliver predator control at landscape scale to improve conservation outcomes, namely the Grampians Ark project, focussing principally on landscape scale control of foxes and feral cats. You will be responsible for baiting, trapping, shooting and fumigation; collecting monitoring data for reporting and to evaluate effectiveness; developing and maintaining collaborative partnerships with stakeholders; ensuing safety and compliance with regulations associated with use of firearms and poisons; and preparation of reports.

We're looking for someone with:

• Experience in the environmental/natural resource management sector
• Experience in invasive species management, in particular predator control including monitoring of results
• Skills in project management and operational delivery of projects
• Demonstrated ability working with stakeholders to develop effective partnerships

Your application will need to include:

• A current resume
• A cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) as outlined in the position description

Application Closing date: Sunday 12th May 2024

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.

Sound like you?

If this sounds like you, and you would like to help build on our conservation program, then we would like to hear from you. For a confidential discussion about the role, call Helen Nielsen on 0484 280 650 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.