Climate Adaptation Program Manager | Full-time Temporary

3 weeks ago


Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

Details

: This is an exciting opportunity to participate in driving the ACT's adaptation to the challenge of climate change, in the context of conservation and management of the natural environment. This role is based in the recently established Office of Nature Conservation, which brings together policy, science, and data expertise to accelerate unified thinking and action to respond to the immense conservation challenges facing the ACT. The ONC focuses on an outcomes-based philosophy to guide and inform on-ground conservation efforts with our partners, particularly ACT Parks and Conservation Services and volunteer community groups. This role will take forward and further develop an initiative focused on embedding climate adaptation for the natural environment into environmental programs, policy and thinking, shaping its future evolution in response to emerging needs and priorities.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

Preferred:

Tertiary qualifications in ecology, environmental science, environmental management, political ecology, or related relevant discipline. At least three years’ experience working in a government, non-profit, university or other setting and holding responsibilities to deliver a program of work with strong relevance to climate adaptation in the context of nature conservation and management.

Highly Desirable:

Post-graduate qualifications focused on climate adaptation in an environmental context. Knowledge of government processes, structures, legislation, policy, and priorities relevant to nature conservation and management in the ACT.

Notes: This is a temporary position available from 08 July 2024 for a period of 24 months. A Merit Pool may be established from this selection process and be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.



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