Kakadu National Park – Joint Management Manager

Overview

- Parks Australia Division
- Work on Country – Collaborate directly with Traditional Owners of Kakadu National Park in a meaningful, hands‑on role.
- Support First Nations Futures – Contribute to positive, lasting outcomes for First Nations people and communities.
- Be Immersed in Culture & Nature – Live and work in the heart of a World Heritage‑listed landscape, rich in cultural and environmental significance.

Remuneration

- EL 1 – $124,861 – $134,295 per annum plus superannuation
- Parks Australia Division
- Kakadu National Park

Affirmative Measure Employment

The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under section 8(1) of the 'Racial Discrimination Act 1975'. This vacancy is only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

The job

- Provide high‑level leadership within the park by participating as an active member of the KNP senior management team, promoting a collegiate and supportive workplace culture.
- Provide supervision, leadership and direction for the KNP Joint Management Team.
- Manage delivery of Kakadu Board of Management operations including:

- Secretariat services – preparing agendas, papers, minutes, tracking action items, arranging all meeting logistics and preparing relevant correspondence on behalf of the Board

- Arranging Board member travel, accommodation, remuneration payments and governance training

- Facilitating and participating in Joint Management Partnership Team meetings

- Supporting Kakadu Board of Management members engagement with Parks

- Providing strategic support across the park to drive joint management outcomes in the day‑to‑day operations of KNP. This includes:

- Overseeing joint management procurements and project management

- Any activities and duties that help meet the Joint Management objectives of the KNP lease agreements and Management Plan

- Regular engagement with Traditional Owners and the community around joint management

- Work closely with the Northern Land Council’s Joint Management Team to engage Traditional Owners on

- Coordinate and facilitate community / district meetings with Chief Rangers and district staff, Traditional Owners, Park Managers, external stakeholders and other Parks staff as required.
- Provide administrative and logistical support for the Kakadu Board of Management sub‑committee meetings.
- Manage the Joint Management operational budget including undertaking contract and project management in accordance with the Department’s policies, guidelines and frameworks.
- Promote and implement relevant WHS legislation, policies and procedures across all sections of the park and working with relevant section managers, maintain a reporting system that enables continuous improvement in systems and processes in line with corporate WHS requirements.
- Assist the Director of National Parks and the KNP Management Team improve Joint Management outcomes.

What you’ll gain from the experience

- Deep Cultural Insight – Expand your knowledge and understanding by working closely with First Nations people on Country.
- Policy Impact – Help shape departmental policies and legislation that recognise and embed cultural values and First Nations knowledge.
- Cross‑Cultural Leadership – Experience the unique privilege of joint management of Kakadu National Park, walking respectfully between two worlds.

What we are looking for

- Awareness of issues affecting First Nations people in remote locations and an understanding of living and working remotely.
- Demonstrated experience in strategic thinking, managing joint management outcomes and providing secretariat support.
- Experience in staff supervision, mentoring and training; leadership in a cross‑cultural environment.
- Exceptional cross‑cultural awareness, safety and sensitivities; ability to form and maintain relationships.
- Experience working with Traditional Owners under Joint Management arrangements.
- Teamwork and high‑level leadership in a culturally diverse workplace.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation and conflict‑management skills.
- Strong written communication skills, draft ministerial and other correspondence.
- Strong financial management skills; manage resources within allocated budgets and comply with Commonwealth financial requirements.
- Compliance with all relevant environmental, procurement and WHS legislation and policies.

Eligibility and other requirements

Citizenship – Australian citizen.

Security Clearance – Baseline Vetting.

Pre‑employment checks – National Police Check, referee checks, character clearance, medical assessment, mandatory qualification validation, probation period.

For additional information, please read the Job Description below.

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