• Full Time – Fixed Term / 3 year
• Scale 6 - 5 Day Roster (Monday to Friday)

The role offers the opportunity to:

• Future-proof the world's largest Little Penguin colony by building environmental resilience to reduce the risk of bushfires and minimise heat wave events
• Work with key stakeholders to deliver cultural compliance, weed management, vegetation removal and revegetation
• Manage all stages of delegated project grants from inception to delivery, including planning, budgets, procurement, consultation, and oversight

The Role

This three-year position will deliver the key priority actions to future-proof the world's largest Little Penguin colony. This innovative and evidence-led project on Summerland Peninsula will build resilience of Little Penguins and other wildlife against heatwave events and reduce risk of bushfire by implementing key priorities identified by the Emergency Victoria Risk and Resilience grant, the Nature Parks Fire Management Plan, and the Nature Parks Enterprise Risk Register.

Key tasks/Responsibilities for the role include:

• Manage all stages of project from inception to delivery, including planning, budgets, procurement, consultation and oversight
• Work closely with relevant stakeholders and engage closely with the Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation to carry out environmental actions such as cultural heritage surveys and compliance, weed management, vegetation removal and revegetation.
• Obtain relevant permits and approvals, procure goods and services and assemble and coordinate contractors and staff to ensure effective delivery of project
• Manage budgets and timelines, ensure quality assurance, and implement and manage project changes to achieve desired project outcomes
• Develop strong collaborative relationships with stakeholders for consultation, engagement, and reporting purposes

Position Skills / Interpersonal Skills

• Sound understanding of project management principles and processes
• Understanding of OHS Legislation and practices
• Understanding of the Fire Management Plan actions and objectives for the Nature Parks
• Sound understanding of Cultural Heritage compliance.
• Experience in external stakeholders’ engagement. E.g., Registered Aboriginal Party (RAP), local community and volunteers.

Qualifications / Certificates / Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Environmental Management or Project Management, or equivalent relevant work experience
• Police Check
• Working with Children Check
• Drivers Licence
• First Aid Level II and CPR

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, please click "Apply Now" and follow the instructions.

At Phillip Island Nature Parks we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace which represents both the community we work in and our visitors. We are committed to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. We celebrate diversity of thought, culture, gender, and ability and support a workplace culture and environment where people can work flexibly to support a rewarding work-life balance. As such we encourage applications which represent this diversity and discussions regarding reasonable adjustments which could be made to ensure your success and satisfaction in the role.

The Nature Parks is a child safe environment. Everyone at Nature Parks is responsible for the care and protection of children in accordance with our Child Protection and Safety Policy and Code of Conduct.

A position description is attached.