Administration Team Leader

APS 6 - $88,408 - $100,378 per annum plus superannuation
- Parks Australia Division
- Booderee National Park

**Identified position** - This position is an ‘Identified’ position which signifies that the role has a strong involvement in issues relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The successful applicant must have an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and an ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People.

**Who we are**
Australia’s natural and cultural heritage is unique. Our land and seascapes are distinctive, home to plants and animals found nowhere else in the world, and to some of the oldest living cultures on earth. These environments and cultures are an essential part of our national identity, and visitors travel from across the country and the world to experience them. The Director of National Parks (the Director) is responsible for six national parks, the Australian National Botanic Gardens, 58 Australian Marine Parks and the Heard Island and McDonald Islands Marine Reserve established under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. Parks Australia is the federal park agency that supports the Director, and they are a division of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (the Department). We work to showcase these natural and cultural wonders to the world, demonstrating to all why these places are so special, and inspiring communities to become more invested in their care and future.

Booderee National Park, with its coastal habitats is one of three national parks, leased by their Aboriginal owners to the Director of National Parks, and jointly managed by Traditional Owners and Parks Australia. In addition to ongoing management of the park’s natural and cultural heritage, this branch also looks after Parks Australia’s corporate services from the office in Canberra including, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal and Customer Experience and Destination Planning. Beyond the spinifex sand plains of arid central Australia lies Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, one of three national parks leased by their Aboriginal owners to the Director of National Parks, and jointly managed by Traditional Owners and Parks Australia. Parks Australia assists with ongoing management of the park’s natural and cultural heritage. This branch also manages a rich and fascinating range of island ecosystems and habitats, including oceanic Pulu Keeling, Norfolk and Christmas Island National Parks.

**The Job**
This role involves effectively managing the financial and administrative requirements of the Park, including stakeholder relationships, in particular with the Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community Council and Community members.

Under the limited supervision, and at the direction of the Park Management and Operations Manager, you will be required to:

- work closely with, and share, the Traditional Owner’s vision for a transition to the sole management of BNP and participate in the exchange of knowledge, experience and skills to ensure the Traditional Owners aspirations and goals are incorporated into future planning for the Park
- administer and implement the BNP Plan of Management and incorporate the key objectives and Park values into daily operations
- oversee the coordination of administration processes including, but not limited to, accounts payable and accounts receivable, cost recovery, security, coordinate I.T. services, issuing of uniforms and other accounting and administration processing
- provide accounting and financial management support services to other units within the organisation
- assist with the management of the unit's budgets, purchase orders, procurements, orders and Service Level Agreements (SLA)
- oversee the Parks Portable and Attractive Items register
- contribute to the development and review of policies and procedures for administrative functions within the Park
- be the lead coordinator for Work, Health and Safety (WHS) on Park including scheduling and running of quarterly WHS Meetings, overseeing the corrective actions register and being the conduit between the Department’s WHS team (Canberra based) and the Park
- provide leadership within the Park, promoting a collegiate, culturally considerate, and supportive workplace culture
- demonstrate judgment, decision making, risk management, communication, and strategic thinking consistent with APS6 expectations
- undertake effective stakeholder engagement including preparation and presentation of board papers, as required
- lead and support change in the workplace and manage and mentor staff to build skills, capacity, and capability
- manage recruitment and HR staff related matters and participate in the development, monitoring and evaluation of staff performance agreements, as well as supporting staff in learning and development opportunities
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