Details: 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:

Mandatory

• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra

Desirable

• Tertiary 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 driver’s 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: 35861 - Careers and Employment