Affirmative measure employment
This vacancy is only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. If you are found suitable and offered a position, you will need to provide evidence of your eligibility for affirmative measure employment when the formal written offer is made. For more information about affirmative measure employment, see Affirmative measure for recruiting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians: A guide for applicants | Australian Public Service Commission.
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 is responsible for six national parks, the Australian National Botanic Gardens, 58 Australian Marine Parks and the Heard Island and McDonald Islands Marine Reserve. 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. Kakadu National Park is a World Heritage listed site, leased by its Aboriginal owners to the Director, jointly managed by Traditional Owners and Parks Australia. The Biodiversity Conservation team protects Kakadu’s biodiversity assets and bio-cultural values through strategic advice, fire management, conservation programs, and supporting a cross-cultural workplace.
The Job
- Work alongside Traditional Owners and other Park staff to develop, implement, and report on fire and conservation management across Kakadu National Park.
- Coordinate and lead prescribed burning programs, including aerial and ground burning, implement the park's Fire Management Strategy, and support late dry season fire response and suppression.
- Use web-based tools and GIS (ArcGIS, NAFI) to monitor and manage fire activity, maintain records, and contribute to reporting and research on fire management.
- Mentor and support junior and seasonal staff, as well as Traditional Owners, promoting safe working practices and cultural knowledge exchange.
- Assist in research, meetings, and updates to management strategies, and supervise a cross-cultural team.
Flexible employment arrangements are available. All duties are performed in accordance with the Park’s Lease Agreement, the EPBC Act and Management Plan, and departmental WHS policies.
