The South Australian National Parks and Wildlife Service has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and capable person to take on a senior leadership role as a National Parks and Wildlife Manager at Port Lincoln in the Eyre and Far West region. The National Parks and Wildlife Manager is accountable to the Director, Park Operations and Community Partnerships, National Parks and Public Lands Division. The role leads the region's management team, fostering a culture of professionalism and high performance. The role is responsible for the overall management of the region's parks / public land estate - including the region's network of parks, commercial enterprises and Crown lands. The role facilitates economic growth in the region by supporting regional employment, nature based tourism experiences, and new and innovative growth opportunities.

The National Parks and Wildlife Manager leads a team of senior regional staff charged with ensuring the delivery of a suite of park, conservation and wildlife management, visitor, fire management, asset management, co-management, commercial, heritage and wildlife management initiatives and programs. The role fosters collaborative partnerships with Aboriginal partners, community leaders, Landscape SA Boards, local government, and other external stakeholders to advance environmental stewardship and ensure that people have a strong connection to our parks, places, coasts and country.

The National Parks and Wildlife Manager directs key projects and programs and leads staff, workplace safety and administrative arrangements across the region and effectively supports and inspires regional staff to deliver the highest quality outcomes in the work they do.

In this exciting role, you will be someone who…..

Is passionate about the environment and is driven to make a difference

Is ready to take on the challenge of a leadership role

Is able to lead innovative delivery of park management programs

Is able to drive programs that stimulate economic growth by connecting people to parks

Is committed to fostering a culture of collaborative working.

What can we offer you!

Working in an organisation that is contributing to significant environmental outcomes in the great state of South Australia!

Be part of a fun, collaborative and supportive team.

Hybrid working model with flexible working options including work from home available to promote work life balance.

Free entry into DEW managed Parks in South Australia.

Salary Sacrifice Benefits.

Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Meaningful and rewarding career

Contract:
This is an ongoing contract.

Remuneration:
Competitive salary - MAS3 $127,859 per annum, plus 12% superannuation, and recreation leave loading. Total package value approximately $143,000 per annum. Additional attraction allowance may be negotiable for the right candidate.

Enquiries to:
Stuart Paul
Director, Park Operations and Community Partnerships
[email protected]
0419 990 378

Applications close: 11pm, 1 September 2025.

Application Instructions:
Applications are to be submitted online through I WORK FOR SA. Refer to Vacancy No: 689582

The Department for Environment and Water is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds including all ages and gender identities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTIQA+.