Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $225,000 - $290,600
Grade: VPS SES1
Occupation: Leadership and management
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: VG/10559DMW
Position Overview
The Director Maritime & Waterways is a pivotal executive role within Parks Victoria's Operations and Delivery Division. You will lead a team responsible for the management of 17 marine national parks and sanctuaries, including the Wilsons Promontory Marine National Park, Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park, Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary and Mushroom Reef Marine Sanctuary, along with designated local ports and waterways (Port Phillip Bay, Western Port Bay, the Yarra River, Maribyrnong River and Patterson River, Lake Moodemere, Albert Park Lake and the ex-HMAS Canberra Reserve).
The directorate is also responsible for controlling vessel access in these areas, as well as the management and maintenance of about 200 piers and jetties, 100 water access points (such as boat ramps, rowing launches and slipways) and 800 navigation aids, and moorings and berths.
This role is critical to Parks Victoria's success as the organisation undergoes significant transformation, getting 'back to basics' to improve performance in ensuring Victoria's diverse network of parks and reserves remain accessible for all visitors.
Your Experience and Attributes
We seek leaders who are customer experience focused, demonstrate state-wide perspective whilst delivering tailored local solutions, and can collaborate effectively across all organisational levels.
How to Apply
Candidates are strongly encouraged to review the ‘Candidate Briefing Pack' and ‘Position Description' prior to enquires or lodging an application.
Application Instructions
To apply for the Director Maritime & Waterways position, please submit the following documents:
Your Cover Letter MUST outline your interest in the positionand demonstrate how your experience aligns with the position's responsibilities, including the requirement to travel within the region/state.
Responses to key selection criteria are not required but may be requested at a later stage of the assessment process.
Please email your application documents in MS Word or PDF format to: [email protected]
For a confidential discussion, please contact Dean Unkles, Managing Director, Peter William Partners on +61 433 822 718 or [email protected]