• Work closely with a variety of stakeholders, including Traditional Owners in their impact in land management directions
• Lead the team planning for the future of Victoria's parks and reserves
• Opportunity to join the Directorate leadership, influencing the culture and programs of the Division.

About the role

As the Senior Manager Park Management Planning, you will maintain and implement the statewide framework for multi-park management planning. You will be responsible for:

• Overseeing the place-based planning program and being an active leader for the team coordinating the development of planning.
• Providing leadership and effective management of people and financial resources within the Branch and supporting the Directorate and Division.
• Ensuring that management plans are prepared for each of Parks Victoria's landscapes in collaboration with regional teams in compliance with legislation.
• Ensuring that environment and conservation, visitor and tourism, cultural heritage, fire and emergency services, effectiveness, and community engagement matters are integrated into management plans.
• Partnering with Traditional Owners in supporting their development of joint management plans or similar plans for cultural landscapes, and in the development of management plans.

About the Team

Our team is dedicated to focusing on people, bringing together our experience, strategic thinking, and a collaborative spirit. We maintain an optimistic outlook, consistently striving to improve in everything we do. By integrating diverse ideas and perspectives, we enhance the work we create and the outcomes we achieve. Ultimately, we are a team that delivers results.

We're looking for someone with these capabilities:

• Demonstrated experience in leading a multi-functional branch, ideally management of a medium to large team.
• Successful leadership in establishing high performance standards and promoting a positive team culture to ensure optimal team productivity and wellbeing.
• Demonstrated exceptional influential skills across the government sector.
• Demonstrated business acumen and strategic foresight in the project delivery space.
• Demonstrated experience in governance, regulation and compliance environments.

Your application will need to include:

• A Current Resume
• A Cover Letter

Application Close date:  Sunday, 27 April 2025

Sound like you?

For a confidential discussion about the role, call Stuart Hughes on 0408564963 or apply online!

If you don't hold every skill or experience detailed above, please don't rule yourself out. We focus on hiring people who value collaboration and integrity. We value a culture where everyone can be themselves at work, regardless of background, orientation, age or gender.

If this resonates with you, then please consider applying or getting in touch to discuss.

Employment Requirements

Parks Victoria is committed to child safety and has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children, in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards. All prospective employees to undergo a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencing employment.