Australia's natural and cultural heritage is unique. Our land and seascapes are distinctive, home to plants and animals found nowhere else in the world, and to some of the oldest living cultures on earth. These environments and cultures are an essential part of our national identity, and visitors travel from across the country and the world to experience them. The Director of National Parks (the Director) is responsible for six national parks, the Australian National Botanic Gardens, 58 Australian Marine Parks and the Heard Island and McDonald Islands Marine Reserve established under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. Parks Australia is the federal park agency that supports the Director, and they are a division of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (the Department). We work to showcase these natural and cultural wonders to the world, demonstrating to all why these places are so special, and inspiring communities to become more invested in their care and future. Australia has one of the largest networks of marine parks in the world. Marine parks protect the diversity of life in our oceans-from astonishing coral reefs in our tropical seas to deep ocean canyons and undersea mountains in temperate marine regions. This branch oversees the ongoing management of each of the six Marine Park Networks and the three island parks of Norfolk, Christmas and Pulu (North) Keeling. The Indian Ocean Territories parks include Christmas Island National Park, Christmas Island Marine Park, notably but not restricted to the yellow crazy ant, feral cat and wolf snake projects. Pulu Keeling National Park and the Cocos Keeling Islands Marine Park. The key duties of the position include Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the Invasive Species Program Coordinator will oversee invasive species program activities, supervising specialist staff and field supervisors, and work closely with the park Data and Monitoring Co-ordinator, researchers, contractors and the Christmas Island community. In this role you will be responsible for: Under the broad direction of the Park Operations Manager, oversee day to day operations of the Christmas Island invasive species eradication and suppression program, notably but not restricted to the yellow crazy ant, feral cat and wolf snake projects. Develop and maintain weekly and advance rosters, vehicle and equipment allocations. Co-ordinate communications procedures for remote area workers. Undertake procurements to ensure the invasive species program is resourced within allocated budgets. Supervise invasive species program staff and volunteers and effectively contribute as a member of a team. Maintaining strong relationships with a diversity of stakeholders including, IOT Shire, Christmas Island District High School, local businesses, environmental groups, contractors, Commonwealth Government departments and university research partners. Undertake other duties as directed in accordance with Christmas Island National Park work programs including community engagement, Junior Ranger program and crab migration. Communicate program information to a wide range of stakeholders including the community, contractors and researchers. Ensure workplace health and safety is prioritized in all field and laboratory activities through the maintenance and safely operation of equipment, and the safe handling and storage of chemicals.
