Position No: BGPA3170140

Salary/Level: Level 7, $134,481 - $143,736 p.a. plus Superannuation

Tenure: Permanent, Full-time

Location: Kings Park and Botanic Garden, Western Australia

Bold Park and Kings Park are managed by the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority and offer a prestigious work environment amongst the West Australian Botanic Garden, recreational parkland and large remnant bushland areas.

We have an exciting new position for an experienced Manager to work within a small public facing organisation with diverse functions.

This role is an opportunity to make a difference to Bold Park and Kings Park and elevate the profile of the natural and cultural environment including supporting tourism and recreational experiences.

BGPA is seeking a person with the ability to develop and manage strategic programs and deliver timely operational outcomes. Building relationships, identifying and leveraging opportunities with internal and external stakeholders will be an important component to the success of the role.

The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.

Application Instructions:

To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:

• A covering letter.
• A written response addressing the four (4) requested criteria below (in no more than four (4) pages).
• A current CV, including the details of two referees with one being a recent or current manager/supervisor.

Selection Criteria

1. Extensive knowledge and experience in conservation and land management, environmental, and cultural heritage management, including development, implementation and evaluation of plans, strategies, and policies.
2. Proven experience in providing leadership and management to develop, support and build high performing teams across diverse functions. This includes expertise in managing finances, strategy/planning, projects, operations, and human resources effectively.
3. Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with proven stakeholder management, negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Extensive experience in leading a team with a strong customer focus and liaison with internal and external stakeholders.
4. Proven experience in supporting team(s) through adopting change management processes and implementing business improvement initiatives.

Please click “Apply” and you will be redirected to the WA Government Jobs Board website at https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/ where you can submit your application online.

For further information about the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority, please visit https://www.bgpa.wa.gov.au/.

For further job-related information, please contact Shane Kearney on 0409 106 101.

Closing date: Monday, 16 June 2025 at 12 noon AWST (2pm AEST). No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.