Executive Director

4 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Parks Victoria Full time $290,601 - $419,000 per year
Overview

Work type: Full time

Salary: $290,601 - $419,000

Grade: SES2

Occupation: Executive Management

Location: CBD

Reference: VG/EDSPP/2025

Parks Victoria is seeking a driven Executive Director to deliver strategies, programs and services for the management of Victoria's parks and reserves.

  • Lead statewide strategy and programs
  • Collaborate across sectors
  • New executive leadership role (SES-2)

About Parks Victoria

From the Alps to Gariwerd, Wilsons Promontory to St Kilda Pier, Parks Victoria manages some of the most spectacular parts of the state on behalf of all Victorians. Responsible for over 4 million hectares of parks and reserves, local ports and waterways that together attract more than 100 million visits annually, the organisation plays a vital role in enabling people to enjoy and recreate in Victoria's great outdoors, while protecting our natural environment and cultural heritage – the things that make these places so special. Parks Victoria is a statutory authority of the Victorian Government, and works in close partnership with Traditional Owners, communities, user groups and others to deliver positive outcomes for people, the environment and vibrant local economies.

About the role

The Executive Director – Strategy, Planning and Programs (ED SPP) leads a multidisciplinary team responsible for designing, coordinating and delivering statewide strategies, programs and services for the management of Victoria's parks and reserves. Reporting to the CEO, the ED SPP provides the guardrails for place-based park management operations - shaping strategy, policy and management plans; monitoring performance and driving continuous improvement; and leading statewide conservation, community and recovery programs, as well as commercial arrangements on the diverse Parks Victoria estate. As a key member of the Senior Executive Committee, the ED SPP fosters relationships and active collaboration internally and with external partners to ensure Victoria's parks and reserves are open for people to enjoy and recreate in, and the natural and cultural values that make these areas so special are looked after.

About the Person

You are a strategic and experienced executive with a strong background in public land or environmental management, program design and delivery, or policy leadership. You bring a collaborative mindset, sound judgement and a passion for delivering outcomes that benefit people and the environment. You thrive in complex environments, work effectively with peers and stakeholders, and are committed to building a high-performing, values-driven culture that supports innovation, accountability and continuous improvement. You seek to deliver real outcomes for the people of Victoria.

For more information and the Candidate Brief go to (do not apply here). Please submit your resume and concise cover letter (one page) addressing your proposition for the role (you do not need to address Key Selection Criteria as headings). Direct and third-party applications will be forwarded to SHK.

Applications close Tuesday 17 June 2025 at 11.59PM

Posted 05 June 2025

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