Who we are Australia's natural and cultural heritage is unique. Our land and seascapes are distinctive, home to plants and animals found nowhere else in the world, and to some of the oldest living cultures on earth. These environments and cultures are an essential part of our national identity, and visitors travel from across the country and the world to experience them. The Director of National Parks (the Director) is responsible for six national parks, the Australian National Botanic Gardens, 58 Australian Marine Parks and the Heard Island and McDonald Islands Marine Reserve established under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. Parks Australia is the federal park agency that supports the Director, and they are a division of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (the Department). We work to showcase these natural and cultural wonders to the world, demonstrating to all why these places are so special, and inspiring communities to become more invested in their care and future. Australia has one of the largest networks of marine parks in the world. Marine parks protect the diversity of life in our oceans-from astonishing coral reefs in our tropical seas to deep ocean canyons and undersea mountains in temperate marine regions. This branch oversees the ongoing management of each of the six Marine Park Networks, Policy and Programs Coordination, Science and Management Effectiveness and Authorisations and Compliance. Christmas Island National Park protects 63% of Christmas Island for conservation and visitor enjoyment. This includes programs that manage, and monitor threatened and endangered species populations, visitor management activities and the rainforest rehabilitation program. The key duties of the position include The Job Under the direction and guidance of senior staff, and in accordance with the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act 1999; the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act 2011, Christmas Island National Park Management Plan; EPBC recovery plans and other relevant management plans, implement field-based components of the Christmas Island Minesite to Forest Rehabilitation (CIMFR) Program: Conduct weed control (physical and chemical techniques) on a variety of invasive woody and herbaceous species; accurately identify weeds and native species. Carry out tree planting, nursery work, general arboriculture, manual labour and other tasks associated with the CIMFR program. Conduct safe operation, application, maintenance, transport and storage of all mechanical, spraying and electrical equipment, tools, materials and chemicals as per instructions, labels, MSDS, policies, Safe Operating Procedures, Job Safety Assessments, and other relevant documents. Communicate necessary information to Department staff, the local community and visitors in an appropriate manner and timeframe, contributing to planning and reporting on fieldwork operations. Work effectively as part of a team in challenging terrain and hot, humid, often wet conditions. If necessary, assist with environmental monitoring, research projects and other activities associated with work programs undertaken by Christmas Island National Park. Live and work in a multi-cultural, socially diverse, isolated community and adhere to Departmental and WHS policies, guidelines and requirements. NOTE: Relocation assistance is subject to negotiation You may be required to perform occasional out-of-hours and weekend work You will be required, from time to time, to work in difficult, remote and harsh environments (possibly for extended periods) under limited supervision or in teams You will wear an official uniform supplied by the department, including during field operations (as applicable), in accordance with the department's uniform policy You will wear appropriate protective personal equipment and clothing to comply with departmental Work Health & Safety policies and procedures.