Lord Howe Island Board currently have an opportunity for Senior Manager Environment based locally and contributing towards the conservation of the natural environment, built assets and provision of services to the community and visitors to beautiful Lord Howe Island.

The Senior Manager will be fundamental in leading a diverse range of the Lord Howe Island Board’s functions including environment, biosecurity, world heritage programs, spatial services and data management, and environmental health and compliance programs.

While overseeing day to day operational requirements, the Senior Manager will ensure legislative compliance and government objectives are met through the provision of strategic advice and support to both the Chief Executive Officer and the Lord Howe Island Board’s Directors, to ensure the Board fulfils its responsibilities under the Lord Howe Island Act and other legislation.

Applications close at 11:55pm on Monday 26 August 2024.

About you

You’re an innovative leader who responds well to a dynamic and unique environment. Your tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or equivalent industry experience paired with extensive experience in a Senior Management role make you well equipped for this position. Through your confidence and leadership skills you’ll represent the organisation to a high standard and maintain positive relations with community members and local interest groups.
 

Essential requirements 

• Tertiary qualifications in a discipline relevant to the role or equivalent experience in planning or environmental management or related discipline with 10+ years post qualification experience including a minimum of 5 years in a senior management role.

Before you apply

The position is located on Lord Howe Island. Assistance to staff who must relocate to the Island to take up an appointment is available in accordance with the Crown Employees (Lord Howe Island Board Salaries and Conditions 2009) Award, including access to subsidised staff accommodation.

A range of policies apply to living on Lord Howe Island which can be reviewed here.

How to apply

Apply by answering all pre-screening questions, submitting a current resume and a one-page cover letter that outlines your skills and experience relevant to the role.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next 18 months.

For more information about the role, please contact Suzie Christensen ([email protected]).

View the online job listing and role description: Senior Manager Environment