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Current Vacancies

Director Park Operations

CENTENNIAL PARK AND MOORE PARK TRUST
Location: Paddington, Sydney 
 
Provide high level leadership and management of the Park Operations Group responsible for the majority of the $750 million Centennial Parklands' built and natural assets, risk management, environmental and heritage management and the provision of operational services for millions of Parklands visitors each year.
 
The position holder provides strategic and high level reviews and advice on park operations, heritage, and built and landscape asset management and represents the organisation to external bodies and at public forums. 
 
Responsibilities
 With intense public sport, recreational, educational and entertainment use of the urban Parklands, the main challenges faced by the Director Park Operations are:
* To provide consistently high quality service standards within resources and meet the expectations of the Director and Chief Executive, Trust, the Department and other government agencies and the community.
* Managing the Groups activities across a diverse asset management and operational services base and shared service delivery arrangements i.e. staff, contractor and licensee arrangements such as for building and infrastructure maintenance services, arboriculture, horticulture and environmental services, waste and cleaning services.
* With the majority of maintenance and services delivered through contract or consultant arrangements, ensure procurement and contract management practices are in line with the NSW Government’s guidelines.
* Responding to increasing demands of parklands sports, recreational and events users through the provision of timely, efficient and effective maintenance support services. This includes developing and leading a client focused approach to delivery of these services.
* Managing the performance and development of staff to enhance organisational productivity and ensure employee and public safety and satisfaction.
* Determining efficiency savings, increasing productivity and methods of generating revenue including for the Foundation.
* Maintain a corporate culture that is characterised by programmed and planned maintenance, risk awareness, best practice principles and customer focused service delivery. 

Full-time, Total remuneration package: $158,522. Package includes salary ($133,318 - $143,654), employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

All applicants must obtain Information Pack and complete all relevant paperwork and address the Selection Criteria.

Applicants are encouraged to apply through www.jobs.nsw.gov.au   Vacancy Ref: CP10 66 - 000007FG
Contact Steve Corbett - (02) 9339 6604
Applications close on Sunday 15 August 2010.

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The Department of Naural Resources, Environment and the Arts' Parks & Wildlife Service, NT has 20 newly created park management positions available.

Regional Chief Rangers
Professional Officer 3 ($83,450 - $87,916): Applications close July 16.
5 Permanent vacancies are available which are field based roles and are available at or within 1 hour’s drive of Darwin, Katherine or Alice Springs

Lead a Park Operations section to effectively and efficiently deliver high quality park management services on a region wide basis that respond to the department’s priorities and policies to achieve strategic and sustainable tourism and visitor services, education, conservation, cultural heritage and Indigenous and other socio-economic outcomes for the Territory. All five positions will report to the Director Park Operations.

Quote vacancy number: 200389
For further information please contact Digby Whyte on (08) 8999 4561 or visit www.nt.gov.au/nreta/parks

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Deputy Chief Rangers
Technical Officer 5 ($71,513 – $77,912): Applications close July 16.
5 Permanent vacancies are available which are field based roles and are available across the Northern Territory

Deputise for the Regional Chief Ranger and coordinate significant Park Operations support and assigned service functions across a region. Manage significant parks or park groups within a region to effectively and efficiently deliver park management services relating tourism and visitor services, education, conservation, cultural heritage and Indigenous and other stakeholder partnerships. All five positions report to a Regional Chief Ranger.

Quote vacancy number: 200390
For further information please contact Digby Whyte on (08) 8999 4561 or visit www.nt.gov.au/nreta/parks

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District Rangers
Technical Officer 4 ($63,081 – 69,407): Applications close July 16.
10 Permanent vacancies are available which are field based roles and are available across the Northern Territory

Coordinate assigned service functions across a region and manage significant parks or park groups within a region, to effectively and efficiently deliver park management services relating to tourism and visitor services, education, conservation, cultural heritage and Indigenous and other stakeholder partnerships. All ten positions report to a Regional Chief Ranger.

Quote vacancy number: 200391
For further information please contact Digby Whyte on (08) 8999 4561 or visit www.nt.gov.au/nreta/parks

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Director Tourism and Visitor Services
Executive Contract Officer 1 (Total Remuneration Package of $168 351) Parks and Wildlife - Palmerston
An Executive contract of up to 4 years may be offered: Aplications close July 23.

The Northern Territory Parks Service is undergoing a major revitalisation to more effectively deliver important conservation, tourism, recreation and Indigenous development outcomes for the Territory. This is your opportunity to be part of the team that will lead the Parks Service though this process, and to develop and implement innovative approaches to park management and development.

The Director of Tourism and Visitor Services will be a dynamic and innovative leader who is able to build strong partnerships to deliver high quality environmental and cultural tourism and recreation experiences on parks. They will play a leading role in building the contribution that parks make to economic and social development in the Northern Territory, and in building the contribution that tourism can make to park management and conservation. They will have high level communication, interpersonal and consultation skills across a culturally diverse environment.

Quote vacancy number: 27762
For further information please contact Graham Phelps on (08) 8999 4560.

All applications should address the Selection Criteria. Please refer to the contact details below for a copy of the Selection Criteria and Job Description.

The Northern Territory Government is aiming for an inclusive and diverse workforce. All equal employment opportunity (EEO) groups are encouraged to apply.

Contact NTREAS now on:
Phone: 1300 659 247
Email: Recruitment@nt.gov.au
Visit: www.nt.gov.au/jobs

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Other databases below:
COOEEads (Australia)
NZ Conservation Jobs
NRM Jobs (Australia)
Environmental Job Network (Aus and NZ)
EnviroJobs (Australia)

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