Assistant Team Leader

APS 5 - $78,548 - $86,168 per annum plus superannuation
- Parks Australia Division
- Booderee National Park

**Affirmative measure**:

- **Indigenous 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.

**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.

Working in the Office of Joint Management team within Booderee National Park.

**The Job**
- Support leadership within the park, promoting a collegiate and supportive workplace culture.
- Demonstrate judgment, decision making, risk management, communication and strategic thinking consistent with APS 5 expectations.
- 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 Owner’s aspirations and goals are incorporated into future planning for the park.
- Provide support to the Office of Joint Management team leader including but not limited to:

- monitoring & reporting on the teams operational work plans &
- supporting a strategic partnership approach to joint management and a committed focus on creating a pathway to sole management
- Assist with the Cultural Heritage contract management and support the implementation of the Cultural Heritage strategy.
- Support the Joint Board of Management and the secretariate function for this board and any sub-committees or working groups.
- Create and foster community engagement and promote the “One Booderee” team philosophy.
- Assist with and support WBACC to develop a Welcome to Country program, support and encourage Traditional Owner business development within the Park working with other key stakeholders.
- Assist with the development and implementation of a Traditional Use Policy in consultation with WBACC.
- Develop and maintain a strong relationship with WBACC and other key Stakeholders.
- Work closely with the Training team and all BNP units and the WBACC Community Liaison Officer and undertake other duties as directed by the Manager.
- Support effective budget management, project and contract management and assist with planning, monitoring and reporting on plan of management implementations
- Support effective stakeholder engagement including preparation of board papers, as required, and supporting key committees relevant to the functions of the position
- Support change in the workplace and manage and mentor staff as required to build skills, capacity and capability. Assist with recruitment and HR staff related matters for the OJM team, as required, and participate in the development, monitoring and evaluation of staff performance agreements as required, as well as supporting staff in learning and development opportunities.
- Prepare incident reports (WH&S matters or EPBC breaches) as