APS 3 - Administration Officer - Australian Department of the Environment

Australian Department of the Environment | National Park TAS

Description : APS 3 - Administration Officer. Company : Australian Department of the Environment. Location : National Park TAS

  • APS 3 - $63,867 - $71,444 per annum plus superannuation
  • Parks Australia Division
  • Uluru-kata tjuta National Park
  • Great training and development opportunities.
  • Generous leave and flexible working arrangements.
  • A competitive salary, plus 15.4% superannuation.

Identified position – This position is an ‘Identified’ position which signifies that the role has a strong involvement in issues relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The successful applicant must have an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and an ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People.

Who we are
Uluru Kata-Tjuta National Park is named after two of Australia’s most spectacular sites: the world-famous sandstone monolith of Uluru and the red domes of Kata Tjuta. Our dual World Heritage-listed park is in the heart of the Central Australian desert, about 450 km from Alice Springs. The land is owned by the Anangu people and leased to Parks Australia, who manage the national park in collaboration with the Traditional Owners. Uluru Kata-Tjuta National Park was handed back to its Traditional Owners in 1985, the park has been jointly managed by Anangu and the Australian Government. All management policies and programs aim to maintain Anangu culture and heritage; conserve and protect the integrity of the ecological systems in and around the park; provide for visitor enjoyment and learning opportunities in the park. The Uluru Kata-Tjuta landscape is and will always be a significant place of knowledge and learning.

The Business Services Team at Parks Australia supports Anangu, staff and stakeholders in working together to effectively manage the Uluru Kata-Tjuta National Park. The team supports other teams and builds relationships with key stakeholders, to undertake a range of administration and business management activities, such as finance, procurement and asset management.

Living and Working at Ulu r u Kata-Tju t a National Park
The successful candidate is required to live on Park at Uluru Kata-Tjuta National Park. Living and working on a dual World Heritage listed National Park is an incredibly rewarding and unique experience. Whilst there are challenges living remotely, working with a close-knit team provides an enriching experience where you can combine your passion for working on a World Heritage Park in the heart of the desert with an aptitude for working with people, solving complex problems and driving Joint Management outcomes working with Traditional Owners and Anangu. The successful applicant will be open to new experiences, be self-driven and a strong communicator who understands the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in remote locations and the ability to contribute sensitively and effectively.

The Job
We are seeking a friendly and reliable person for the position of Administration Officer on a full-time basis within our Business Support Team at Uluru Kata-Tjuta National Park. The Administration Officer will undertake a broad range of administrative duties and be responsible for providing local, on the ground support to the Uluru Kata-Tjuta Office. The successful candidate will be a motivated individual who can work well independently and part of a geographically dispersed team. Given the nature of the role, the successful candidate will be required to work onsite at our stunning Uluru Kata-Tjuta National Park Headquarters.

Duties will include:
  • Providing administrative support by assisting with the day-to-day operations of the Uluru Kata-Tjuta office.
  • Undertaking reception duties.
  • Processing mail and freight items, including maintaining appropriate stationary supplies.
  • Monitoring telephone calls and email correspondence and referring to others for resolution as required.
  • Assisting with fleet vehicle management and on-site Park accommodation requests.
  • Drafting straightforward correspondence.

What we are looking for:
Skills and capabilities
The successful candidate will possess the following skills:
  • The ability to problem solve and find appropriate solutions.
  • Ideally have an administration background.
  • Excellent people skills and the ability to work well in a team environment.
  • Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
  • Ability to work as part of a busy office within a geographically dispersed team.

For additional information, please read the Job Description below.

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