Program Leader - Bushland, Biodiversity and Fire

About the role

The City of Hobart is recruiting a Program Leader for its bushland, biodiversity and fire portfolio, reporting to the Manager Open Space. The role leads one of Tasmania's most significant municipal bushland and biodiversity programs, overseeing thousands of hectares of bushland reserves and natural areas, and shaping biodiversity conservation, bushfire resilience and natural area management in the capital city. It is a permanent full-time position (1.0 FTE) at Municipal Officer or Employee Level 5, with a salary of $123,006 to $133,254 per year plus 13.5% superannuation.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of professionals and volunteers
• Deliver biodiversity conservation, ecological restoration and invasive species management programs across the city's bushland estate
• Oversee bushfire risk management and community resilience initiatives
• Manage significant operational programs, projects and budgets
• Support and grow a volunteer network involved in protecting and restoring Hobart's natural assets
• Build partnerships with government agencies, community organisations and stakeholders
• Provide strategic advice on environmental and land management outcomes

Required profile

• Experienced leader with a background in environmental management, natural areas management, biodiversity conservation, land management, bushfire management or a related field
• Proven experience leading and developing teams, and delivering biodiversity, natural resource or land management programs
• Experience in complex stakeholder and regulatory environments is highly regarded

Required skills

• Program, project and budget management
• Bushfire risk management knowledge
• Stakeholder engagement and partnership building
• Strategic thinking and sound judgement

What we offer

• Above award wages and employer superannuation at 13.5%, with salary sacrifice options
• Flexible work arrangements and a wide range of leave entitlements
• Health and wellness programs, including onsite gyms, and a corporate health plan discount
• Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service
• Employee assistance program and ongoing learning and development

Applications close on 1 November 2026 and must be submitted through the online portal; candidates must complete a 600-word response to the position description before applying.