57876

Closes: 30 September 2025

Classification: Technical Officer Level 4
Salary: $100,650 - $114,448 plus superannuation
Position No: 57876
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 16 September 2025
Contact Officer: Mim Jambrecina on Mim.Jambrecina@act.gov.au or 0447 261 589

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Details: The Program Cordinator Bogs and Fens is responsible for planning, coordination and implementation of the ACT’s Bogs Monitoring and Management Program. This program monitors key values and threats in ACT Bogs and Fens, and uses data generated to implement management actions that are informed by robust science and based on the best available information. The outputs of this role will influence conservation strategies and broader environmental policies and management decisions within the Directorate and Australian Alps ecosystem.

This position is supervised by the Namadgi Area Manager. Responsibilities include coordinating and implementing restoration works and threat management programs, monitoring and assessing bog condition, data collection, collation and analysis, and providing advice back into management. The position has a strong coordination role in ensuring cross functional teams in the Division engaged in management and monitoring act collaboratively for seamless delivery of the program.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

Mandatory:

• Tertiary qualifications in ecology, environmental science, natural resource management, or similar fields.
• Knowledge and experience in monitoring and management of bogs and fens.
• A willingness to work independently in the field, outside normal hours, in remote locations, in adverse weather conditions, and travel in helicopters.
• This position wears a uniform.
• This position requires a Driver’s Licence, a First Aid Certificate, and a 4WD Operations and Vehicle Recovery Certificate.
• 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 - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au)
• Visa holders are eligible to apply for both permanent and temporary roles. Those with eligible visas may be considered for permanent employment, while individuals with temporary residency or limited-duration visas may be offered permanent employment for the duration of their visas.
• This position may require a pre-employment medical.

Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for up to three years.

An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to apply: Please submit a written application addressing the Selection Criteria limiting responses to 250 word per criteria, along with your current curriculum vitae, listing two referees and their contact details.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

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.

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Note

This is a temporary position available immediately for up to three years.