Area Manager | Full-time Permanent

Closes: 03 September 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: 09902
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 13 August 2026
Contact Officer: James Overall on James.Overall@act.gov.au or 0434 683 353

Details: We are seeking an experienced and Area Manager to lead the management of Canberra Nature Park South, Jerrabomberra Wetlands, Googong Foreshores, and selected Healthy Waterways program sites. This role is responsible for overseeing natural resource management, asset protection, visitor services, and operational programs across a diverse portfolio of reserves and public land, ensuring outcomes are delivered safely, effectively, and in line with strategic objectives.

As a senior leader, you will plan, coordinate and monitor operational and project activities, manage facilities and depots, and provide strong leadership to staff. You will foster a positive, inclusive and high-performing workplace culture, championing workplace health and safety, staff development, diversity and continuous improvement. You will also contribute to the strategic direction of the branch as a member of the broader management team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proven leader who can balance operational delivery, people leadership and strategic thinking while helping protect and enhance some of the ACT’s most valued natural assets.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

Mandatory:

• This position requires a Working with Vulnerable People Check.
• Possess a manual driver’ license.
• Experience undertaking incident management duties including participation in fire standby, suppression and training.
• This position may require a pre-employment medical.

Highly Desirable:

• A tertiary degree in environment or natural resource management with diversified experience of 8+ years AND/OR equivalent associated natural resource management/environmental science qualifications (e.g. cert IV, associate diploma) AND/OR extensive experience in a relevant field.

Note: 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 addressing the Selection Criteria limiting responses to 350 words per criterion, 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.

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.

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