Operations Manager Life Sciences

at  Department of Tourism and Hospitality

Job description
Agency Department of Tourism and Hospitality Work unit Alice Springs Desert Park
Job title Operations Manager Life Sciences Designation Technical 4
Job type Full-time Duration Ongoing commencing 31/03/2025
Salary $89,637 - $98,223 Location Alice Springs
Position number 16598 RTF 315205 Closing 12/02/2025
Contact officer Bruce Pascoe on 08 8951 8713 or bruce.pascoe@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://dth.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=315205

TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment
process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the
merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures
plans, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Responsible for the management and leadership of the Zoology Unit to ensure that all zoological aspects of the Alice Springs
Desert Park are developed and maintained in accordance with the functions and goals of the Park, as a leader in
environmental and cultural tourism and education and a centre for arid zone conservation and research.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Assist the Curator Life Sciences in the planning and development of all zoological components of the Park, including
genetic, demographic and behavioural management of the zoological collection, and ensure that they are integrated fully
with the Park’s interpretive plan and the other goals and functions of the Park.
2. Lead and manage the staff of the Zoology Unit.
3. Assist in the preparation and management the budget for the Zoology Unit.
4. As a member of the Park’s Senior Management Team, contribute to the management, planning and development of the
Park.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. High-level experience and knowledge of all aspects of the collection and display of Australian Fauna and its
interpretation to the public.
2. Experience in managing a significant unit within a zoological institution including budget and project management.
3. Highly developed and proven ability to lead, motivate and manage zoological staff and to work as part of a
multidisciplinary team.
4. Highly developed written and oral communication skills.
5. Comprehensive knowledge of the future directions of modern zoological institutions in Australia and internationally and
in particular of bio-parks.
6. Highly developed abilities to plan and think and act strategically and to effectively implement work programs and to
implement and manage change.
7. Comprehensive knowledge of the fauna of Australia, preferably of arid Australia.
8. A relevant zoological qualification or relevant experience in a field of technical work closely related to the duties of the
vacancy.
Desirable
1. Ability to undertake regular weekend work as Park Duty Officer and occasional field work.
2. High levels of understanding of and commitment to the objectives of the Alice Springs Desert Park and an ability to
implement them

Please refer the Job description for details