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Closes: 17 July 2025Classification:Senior Officer Grade CSalary:$125,344 - $134,527 plus superannuationPosition No:35861Directorate:Environment, Planning and Sustainable DevelopmentAdvertised (Gazettal date):26 June 2025Contact Officer:Victoria Clark onVictoria.Clark@act.gov.auor0414 673 506Details: The Environmental Offsets Planning, Monitoring and Research team is looking for an experienced, professional and motivated Assistant Director to lead the strategic and conservation planning of environmental offsets in the ACT. This is a key leadership role that will see you apply your strong communication and negotiating skills, provide direction and support to a small section, and support the strategic direction and management of the broader team. You will work with passionate and highly skilled ecologists, land managers, planners, spatial data experts and more across the ACT and Commonwealth Governments, and private sector, to deliver biodiversity outcomes for threatened species and ecological communities.Eligibility/Other Requirements:MandatoryPrior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under theWorking with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to -Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access CanberraDesirableTertiary qualifications in Project Management, Public Policy, Environmental Law, Environmental Science or similar.Experience in developing, or contributing to the development, of successful budget bids for project funding.Willingness to undertake incident management duties, including participation in fire standby, fire suppression and fire training.A current manual drivers license.Note:This is a temporary position available immediately until 16 January 2026 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.How to Apply:Please submit a written application of no more than two pages, addressing the Selection Criteria, along with your current curriculum vitae, listing two referees and their contact details.Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now Button below.Important Information for ApplicantsEffective from 1 July 2025, as part of the ACTPS 2025 Change Implementation Program, the Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate (EPSDD), Transport Canberra and City Services (TCCS), Access Canberra, and the Better Regulation Taskforce will amalgamate to form the newCity and Environment Directorate. Further information about the Changes Implementation Program is available in theACTPS 2025 Taskforce Report - Open Government Information.NoteThis is a temporary position available immediately until 16 January 2026 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.Documents35861 Position Description .pdf35861 Position Description .docx #J-18808-Ljbffr