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 (act.gov.au) Desirable: Tertiary qualifications in Program Management, Public Policy, Environmental Law, Environmental Science or other relevant fields. Willingness to undertake incident management duties, including participation in fire standby, fire suppression and fire training. A current manual driver’s license. Notes: This is a temporary position available from 17 February 2026 until 30 June 2026 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months. 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. How to Apply: Expressions of interest are sought from potential candidates and should include a response against each of the Selection Criteria of no more than 250 words each. A current curriculum vitae must also be provided. Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act. City and Environment City and Environment Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate and Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate. LI-DNI Note This is a temporary position available from 17 February 2026 until 30 June 2026 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months.
