Have you dreamed of working in a team helping to manage one of Victoria's most iconic National Parks?

• Are you interested in a healthy work life balance and flexible work place location?
• Are you a nature conservation project or public land management professional?

About the role

The position will lead ecological planning and strategy for the exciting Prom Sanctuary Project, provide scientific and technical advice to project staff and other staff across the organisation, seek and assess external advice on proposals and work with internal and external partners in the development of ecological plans and strategy.

We're looking for someone with:

• Tertiary degree in ecology, environmental science, or environmental management or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in developing delivery plans and longerterm strategies to achieve ecological outcomes and restore temperate ecosystems in Australia.
• Demonstrated ability and experience to analyse and interpret ecological information and to understand and communicate their implications for environmental management.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain partnerships and to work as part of a multidisciplinary team as well as independently.
• A current Resume
• A cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) as outlined in the position description.

Application Closing date:
Sunday 26 February 2023
About the Branch

The Prom Sanctuary Unit, in the Office of the Chief Scientist Conservation and Climate Action, leads development of the Wilsons Promontory Sanctuary Program.

The Unit works with the Environment and Science Division and Eastern Victoria operations teams to implement ecological and strategic planning to guide delivery of on-ground conservation outcomes and provide strategic planning for the program.

The Unit works with the Department of Environment Land Water and Planning and other government agencies on environmental conservation policy, funding needs and program delivery.

The Wilsons Promontory Sanctuary program aims to create a world-class climate change refuge that is free from introduced species, providing a safe haven for Victoria's wildlife.

Sound like you?
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.

Parks Victoria's policies require the successful applicant to be up-to-date based on Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) vaccination advice.

The successful applicant for this role will be required to provide evidence of vaccination or exemption status as part of the recruitment process

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