Environment and Water
Job reference: 364285
Location: 5001 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Develop and implement state wide conservation and wildlife policy & strategy
• Establish strategic partnerships with diverse range of stakeholders
• Drive a high performing culture

The Director, Conservation and Wildlife, is responsible for leading and providing the strategic oversight across the development and implementation of conservation policy at a state and national level, including the implementation of state wide policy and strategy in the areas of wildlife programs, including animal welfare and abundant species, conservation and threatened species, compliance/investigations and dog and cat management. Through strong leadership it will drive a high performing culture aligned to the department’s strategic priorities and objectives and will effectively manage the branch’s physical and financial resources. The role of Director has a key focus on stakeholder management; ensuring that stakeholders and the community are engaged and contribute to nature conservation and wildlife agenda outcomes.

The Director will work closely with DEW’s Director Strategy and relevant units across the Science division in developing strategies and plans. The Director will seek to deliver tangible pragmatic outcomes and solutions to a range of wildlife and nature conservation issues, requiring active engagement of community and stakeholder groups where necessary and incorporating sound evidence in decision making and policy development.

The Director has a leadership role, in partnership with other branch heads within the National Parks and Wildlife Service, to ensure that the division plans, develops and implements a range of strategies and initiatives that enables the agency to help South Australian’s conserve, sustain and prosper.

The incumbent will make an active contribution to the overall leadership and effective operation of the department, including collaborating with other Executives across DEW to deliver government and agency priorities and objectives.

Qualifications

A relevant tertiary qualification in a science, biological, ecological or natural resource managment discipline.

Special Conditions

• Will be required to participate in fire management and associated duties.
• Will require some intra/interstate travel and out of hours work.
• This role has been designated as a Position of Trust pursuant to the standards required in the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework. By applying for this role you consent to being screened under the process of obtaining a National Police Clearance (NPC), and to the Department requiring you to obtain a National Police Clearance (NPC).

Remuneration

SAES1

Contract upto 3 years

Enquiries to

Mary-Anne Healy

A/Director Office of the Chief Executive

E:mail: Mary-Anne.Healy@sa.gov.au, Phone:  (08) 8204 9396

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online

Applicants are required to submit a CV and letter of application no longer than 3 pages addressing the competency elements outlined in the Role Description.

Applications close: 18/10/2019 6:00 PM

Attachments:
- Applicant Guidelines.pdf
- Pre-Employment Declaration.pdf
- Role Description_Director Conservation and Wildlife.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

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