Overview
City and Environment Directorate
Parks and Conservation Service
Salary: $127,597 – $136,873 pa. + super
Temporary position for three-years from 1 July 2026 until 30 June 2029
Position No: 71405
The Australian Alps National Parks Program Manager provides ACT leadership for the delivery of the Australian Alps National Parks Cooperative Management Program within Namadgi National Park. The primary purpose of the role is to coordinate cross‑jurisdictional programs that protect the Australian Alps’ nationally significant natural, cultural and heritage values, while ensuring alignment with ACT Government priorities, Parks and Conservation Service operational objectives, and the Australian Alps Strategic Plan.
The role supports cooperative management across the ACT, NSW and Victoria by translating shared strategic priorities into practical, on‑ground outcomes in Namadgi National Park. This includes partnering with Traditional Custodians, volunteer and community groups, and government agencies to conserve ecosystems and cultural landscapes, support sustainable visitor and recreational experiences, and strengthen resilience to climate change, bushfire and other emerging pressures. The role ensures that ACT contributions to the Australian Alps Program are well‑coordinated, accountable and adaptable.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/Other requirements
Highly Desirable:
- Tertiary qualifications in environmental management, environmental science, natural resource management, or related disciplines;
- Willingness and ability to conduct fieldwork activities including occasionally in uncomfortable weather conditions;
- Ability to identify plants of the ACT and region and knowledge of local vegetation communities and ecological values;
- A current First Aid Certificate.
- ACT Drivers licence and ability to operate a 4WD vehicle with a willingness to attend 4WD training including for recovery operations.
Note: This is a temporary position available for three-years from 1 July 2026 until 30 June 2029. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
How to Apply
Please submit a written application of no more than two pages, outlining relevant experience and examples, demonstrating your capacity to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role, along with your current curriculum vitae, listing two referees and their contact details.
Applications should be submitted online via the ACT Government Careers and Employment website
Contact Officer: Rebecca Blundell on Rebecca.Blundell@act.gov.au or 0419 966 287
Applications close: Wednesday, 17 June 2026.
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
