This is an Aboriginal-identified role based on beautiful Worimi Country, working alongside the Worimi Conservation Lands (WCL) in one of NSW’s most significant joint-managed parks. The Worimi Conservation Lands are rich in Aboriginal cultural heritage. This Country holds deep spiritual and cultural significance for Worimi People.  

 

As part of the National Parks and Wildlife Service, you’ll be walking and working on Country—helping care for the land, yarning with community, and keeping culture strong. You’ll be part of a solid, supportive team that values connection to Country, respects cultural knowledge, and works closely with Traditional Owners. 

 

The Park Manager is a new role and coordinates the delivery of the Worimi Conservation Lands Board of Management’s (WCL Board) strategic and operational priorities, with a focus on cultural priorities. Working with the WCL Board and the Area’s Leadership Team you will provide cultural leadership and ensure the conservation and protection of the cultural, natural and historic values of the Worimi Conservation Lands through developing and implementing strategic plans, programs and operations, consistent with statutory responsibilities and WCL Board priorities.  

 

You are a proactive professional with a passion for conserving and managing Aboriginal, natural and historic heritage. With strong leadership skills, you will provide essential guidance, mentoring, support and coordination on matters affecting Worimi Conservation Lands and Worimi staff. As part of the Area Leadership Team you operate and make decisions relating to work priorities and workload management. You are accountable for the quality, integrity and accuracy of cultural advice offered.  

 

As part of the recruitment process applicants must demonstrate the Cultural Association Requirements being A, B or C.  

 

A. Being a descendant from the original inhabitants of the local Worimi people of Port Stephens by producing documentation from the Registrar proving entry on the Register of Aboriginal Owners “or” has a direct family blood link with a person listed on the Register of Aboriginal Owners.

OR 

 

B. Identified and recognised as a Traditional Owner being descended from the original inhabitants of the local Worimi people of Port Stephens through research into Cultural Association conducted by Native Title Services or the Office of the Registrar.  

OR  

 

C. Identifies as and accepted as being an Aboriginal person by the Worimi Registered Aboriginal Owners of the WCL Board of Management and have demonstrated involvement with and knowledge of Aboriginal communities.  

 

 

The 4200-hectare Worimi Conservation Lands is managed by the local Worimi Traditional Owners through the Worimi Conservation Lands Board of Management, in partnership with the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. The Aboriginal-owned park is managed to ensure the protection of the natural and cultural values of the Stockton Bight landscape, while providing public access and promoting safe and sustainable recreational and commercial use.   

  

This is a rich cultural landscape that we want to protect for future generations. We will protect, respect and connect the Lands, and our country will connect and protect us.  

 

works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy. 

 

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations. 

 

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry. 

 

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment. 

 

• Accrued days off in addition to Annual Leave 

• Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport 

• Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training. 

 

 

We are holding a Recruitment Yarn from 5pm to 6pm on Wednesday 21 May 2025.  The yarn will include information on the roles and provide guidance and assistance with NSW government recruitment processes.  This session will be held online.  Register your interest to kylie.miller@environment.nsw.gov.au or join the yarn here. 

 

We look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role. 

Use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.

 

 

For further information about the role please contact the Hiring Manager, Adam Faulkner, Principal Project Officer on 0429 144 872 or via adam.faulkner@environment.nsw.gov.au 

 

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available 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. 

 

• Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• How we encourage and support people with disability
• Information and adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace.

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 Kylie Miller on 0459 877 821 (mention reference number 542797).