Director Strategic Trails Review - Canberra, Australia - ACT Government

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: The Parks and Conservation Service (PCS) is a branch of the Environment, Heritage, and Water Division within Environment, Planning and sustainable Development (EPSDD) with responsibility for the management of about 70% of the ACT including Nature Reserves, National Parks, commercial softwood forests and rural lands.

The successful applicant will be responsible for asset management planning and implementation across the PCS unsealed management trail network covering approximately 3000km. The network crosses wilderness area, national park, designated catchment, nature reserves, special purpose reserves and commercial plantations.

The management trails are used for response to bushfires and other emergencies, general land management functions and a range of recreational pursuits including walking and cycling to high impact car rallies. They provide access to critical infrastructure including Canberra's water supply, electricity distribution networks, air services and communications infrastructure. In addition, they provide strategic bushfire control lines and are utilised in planned burning operations as well as unplanned wildfires.

The position will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive asset management plan for the ACT Parks and Conservation Service Management trail network, developing a ten-year capital program and establishing a functional unit to deliver the asset management plan. You will also prioritise the review and update of management trail standards to align with statutory, policy and operational demands.

As a senior leader within PCS, this role requires a person who can inspire, energise and positively influence team and individual outcomes. The role is responsible for supervising, managing and motivating people and providing appropriate support and guidance. Effective employee engagement skills are a key enabler in the performance of this role as is a value-based leadership style.

Eligibility/ Other Requirements:

Permanent resident of Australia.

Driver's licence (C-Class) is essential.

Tertiary qualifications in civil engineering and/or related technical disciplines is highly desirable.

Relevant industry experience is highly desirable (10 years).

Procurement, project management/contract management skills are highly desirable.

This position does require a pre-employment medical.

This position does not require a Working with Vulnerable People Check.