- Area Manager
- Package includes salary $145,378 p.a. - $168,130 p.a. plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
- Ongoing full-time role
- Located in Ulladulla
Do you want to work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
About the role
Based in Ulladulla, this role offers the opportunity to work across the spectacular Shoalhaven region. From the dramatic cliffs of the Budawang Range to the tranquil Jervis Bay, the area features coastal heathlands, towering forests, pristine beaches, and significant Aboriginal cultural heritage sites.
This is a key leadership role with NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, in one of NSW’s most scenic and ecologically significant regions. As Area Manager, you’ll oversee the delivery of conservation programs, visitor services and infrastructure management as well as leading a large team and working with diverse stakeholders across national parks and reserves in the South Coast area.
This pivotal and rewarding role is responsible for translating conservation and park management strategies into operational outcomes. In the role of Area Manager, you will work closely with the South Coast Branch Director and will be an integral in helping to lead the protection and conservation of some of the most precious national parks in NSW.
Key program areas managed by the role include:
- Fire planning, preparedness and response
- Visitor safety and management
- Environmental assessment and conservation planning
- Threatened species conservation
- Feral animal and weed control
- Aboriginal community engagement and cultural heritage management including joint management
- Asset management
- Historic heritage conservation
- Finance management
- Systems management
About you
You are an experienced strategic, people and community focused leader with a strong collaborative nature and a proven ability to deliver complex operational programs while building strong, collaborative teams. You’ll lead a large team, including field staff, rangers, administration, and visitor services staff who work across different locations.
Essential requirements
- Extensive experience managing diverse, dispersed and multi-disciplinary teams in a dynamic and changing environment.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver a diverse range of park management operations and visitor services aligned to strategic organisational outcomes and competence in incident management planning and control.
- Extensive experience and proven ability to exercise sound judgement in working in a senior function including the provision of advice on management of various issues and provision of high-level support.
- Proven ability to work in collaboration with local communities and key stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to work with Aboriginal communities to deliver cultural and environmental outcomes; and/or demonstrated ability in working with Aboriginal boards and committees under joint management arrangements.
- Current NSW Driver’s Licence.
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What we can offer you
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge.
- Accrued days off in addition to Annual Leave
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
- Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training.
What we do
About NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service
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South Coast Branch Overview
NPWS is committed to building a robust pipeline of talent and ensuring strong representation of women in leadership roles. We aim to achieve a balanced and diverse leadership team. As such, we strongly encourage female candidates who possess the necessary capabilities and experience for these roles to apply.
How to apply
Apply by answering all pre-screening questions, submit a current resume and a one-page cover letter that outlines your skills and experience relevant to the role.
In our inclusive and accessible workplace, differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. DCCEEW supports various employee affinity groups, practice flexible working, offer job share and workplace adjustments.
For more information about the role, please contact Julie Peterson, Director South coast Branch, NPWS on 0448345158 or Julie.peterson@environment.nsw.gov.au
Applications close: Sunday 25 May 2025 at 11.55pm.
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next 18 months.
Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Looking for more information or assistance in applying?
If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au or contacting Graeme Ellis on 0437 236 477 (please mention reference number 542493).
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