Project Officer

APS 6 - $91,944 - $104,393
- Parks Australia
- Uluru-kata Tjuta National Park

We currently have a unique opportunity as APS6 Project Officer to Manage and deliver multiple projects in Uluru Kate Tjuta National Park, this may include, under general direction, preparing project plans and risk assessments, managing projects and contracts in remote locations to ensure compliance with legal obligations, and preparing project evaluations and reports.

**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.

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 is an amazing opportunity to work directly with the UKTNP Park Manager to support effective management of park business. It’s a great opportunity to learn about Anangu culture and joint management of one of Australia’s most iconic parks.

**The Job**
- Manage and deliver multiple projects in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, this may include, under general direction, preparing project plans and risk assessments, managing projects and contracts in remote locations to ensure compliance with legal obligations and preparing project evaluations and reports.
- Working closely with the Park Manager support the effective oversight of complex infrastructure projects, including a new activity on a sublease area, ensuring proponents are managing their obligations in line within agreed parameters.
- Work collaboratively with park and corporate colleagues to develop and deliver projects, harnessing a range of internal and external expertise to achieve Traditional Owner’s and Parks Australia’s objectives in protecting the natural and cultural values, safety and compliance aspects of the park.

**What we are looking for**
**Skills and capabilities**
- An awareness of issues affecting Aboriginal people in remote locations and the ability to contribute sensitively and effectively to the joint management of UKTNP as well as developing and supporting relationships based on mutual trust, respect and consideration of values and culture.
- Knowledge of project management and ability to contribute to the management and resourcing of projects as required, including infrastructure projects.
- Capacity to plan and manage multiple projects in a remote location, including the ability to transfer project management skills to both capital infrastructure and operational projects.
- High level oral and written communication skills, including the ability to:

- Consult and negotiate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal people
- Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders including scientists, government agencies, Aboriginal associations, tourism operators, and members of the public,

**Eligibility and other requirements**
**Citizenship** -** To be eligible for employment with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water you must be an Australian citizen.

**Security Clearance** -** This position does not require a security clearance.

**For additional information, please read the Job Description below.**

Position Description Opens in new window