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Role Description Manager Population Development and Welfare

Cluster Department of Planning & Environment

Agency Office of Environment and Heritage

Division/Branch/Unit Taronga Conservation Society Australia

Location Taronga Zoo or Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Classification/Grade/Band Clerk Grade 8/9

Kind of Employment Ongoing

ANZSCO Code xxx

PCAT Code xxx

Date of Approval DRAFT

Agency Website www.taronga.org.au

Agency overview

The Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) cares for and protects NSW’s environment and heritage, which includes the natural environment, Aboriginal country, culture and heritage, and built heritage. Taronga Conservation Society Australia (Taronga) forms part of the OEH. Taronga’s vision is to create a shared future for wildlife and people. Through our efforts we protect endangered species, increase understanding of wildlife and inspire community action.

Primary purpose of the role

The purpose of the Manager of Population Development and Welfare is to lead a dedicated team who, together with the Manager, are responsible for the development and implementation of strategies, policies and practices that enable proactive animal population planning and management and achieves positive welfare outcomes.

Key accountabilities

Identify opportunities that contribute to enhancing Taronga’s reputation for excellence in promoting positive animal welfare through relevant publications, presentations, reports and the timely transfer of information to Taronga’s communications team.

Develop, implement and review the genetic, demographic, reproductive and behavioural management strategies, policies, standards and practices for all taxa in the Taronga animal population.

Represent Taronga on global and regional species management programs and initiate transactions for allocated taxa to achieve the agreed strategic plans.

Represent Taronga on animal population management and animal welfare strategies and projects for all taxa at national and international level.

Contribute to positioning Taronga as a leader in influencing legislation and stakeholder management surrounding animal welfare, meta-population management and small population management.

Ensure legislative compliance with all local, State, Federal and international legislation, regulations and conventions as they pertain to the responsibilities of zoo animal management and transport.

Coordinate a team of direct reports and other stakeholders to develop and deliver Taronga philosophies, policies and procedures that generate positive welfare outcomes

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Work with the Manager of Conservation and Recovery Programs to ensure alignment of Taronga’s animal management strategies and policies with State and Federal Government objectives in relation to achieving sustainability, conservation and biodiversity outcomes

Manage risk with regard to external activity in animal welfare and rights, and provide advice to Wildlife Conservation and Science Director and the Manager of Animal Population, Health and Welfare on emerging issues and risk mitigation in this area.

Managing animal transfer and associated budgets.

Key challenges Managing and supporting a team consisting of Wildlife Officers and Registrars and ensuring they are all

working towards similar goals and objectives in support of Taronga’s Strategic Plan. Maintain effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure the organisation

meets its strategic and operational goals with regard to population development and management. Developing and delivering on animal population plans within resources available.

Key relationships

Who Why

InternalDirect Reports/Team To provide leadership, management, information and performance feedback;

to receive support and information; and to ensure ongoing communication, professional working relationships, and a positive and productive team culture

Management and other Taronga colleagues

To work professionally and collaboratively together; to provide/receive support, information and services; and to ensure effective ongoing communication and build professional working relationships

External

Stakeholders (which may for example include zoo visitors, consultants, contractors, suppliers, sponsors, media, auditors, government agencies and/or authorities)

To receive/provide information, direction, excellent customer service and/or work collaboratively together; and to represent Taronga in a professional and ethical manner.

Role dimensions

Decision making

This role is empowered to deal animal transaction and welfare issues and opportunities. More complex issues and decisions are made in consultation with the Manager of Animal Population, Health and Welfare.

This role is expected to follow management instructions and uphold Taronga’s Code of Conduct, Policies, Procedures, Charters (WHS, Customer Service and Animal Welfare) and Environmental Sustainability endeavours.

Take reasonable care of own safety and ensure own conduct does not adversely affect the health and safety of others.

Project a positive company image, work constructively as a Taronga team member, and report Taronga Compliance breaches.

Reporting line

This position reports to the Manager of Animal Population, Health and Welfare.

Direct reports

The following role/s report directly to the position:

Role Description Role Title 2

Registrar Assistant Registrar Wildlife Conservation Officer

The position has delegated financial sign off authority for $5,000 for the assigned budget

Essential requirements

Demonstrable experience in managing teams, processes, budgets and strategy Demonstrable experience in science and/or philosophy of Animal Welfare and capacity to identify and manage

emerging risk in this area. Tertiary education in animal welfare, biological sciences or equivalent Experience in small population management Demonstrable experience in team management Demonstrable ability to negotiate with and influence stakeholders NSW Drivers licence or equivalent

Capabilities for the role

The NSW Public Sector Capability Framework applies to all NSW public sector employees. The Capability Framework is available at www.psc.nsw.gov.au/capabilityframework

Capability summary

Below is the full list of capabilities and the level required for this role. The capabilities in bold are the focus capabilities for this role. Refer to the next section for further information about the focus capabilities.

NSW Public Sector Capability Framework

Capability Group Capability Name Level

Display Resilience and Courage Adept

Act with Integrity Adept

Manage Self Adept

Value Diversity Adept

Communicate Effectively Advanced

Commit to Customer Service Adept

Work Collaboratively Adept

Influence and Negotiate Advanced

Deliver Results Adept

Plan and Prioritise Adept

Think and Solve Problems Adept

Demonstrate Accountability Adept

Finance Adept

Technology Intermediate

Procurement and Contract Management Intermediate

Project Management Adept

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NSW Public Sector Capability Framework

Capability Group Capability Name Level

Manage and Develop People Advanced

Inspire Direction and Purpose Adept

Optimise Business Outcomes Intermediate

Manage Reform and Change Adept

Focus capabilities

The focus capabilities for the role are the capabilities in which occupants must demonstrate immediate competence. The behavioural indicators provide examples of the types of behaviours that would be expected at that level and should be reviewed in conjunction with the role’s key accountabilities.

NSW Public Sector Capability Framework

Group and Capability Level Behavioural Indicators

Personal AttributesDisplay Resilience and Courage

Adept Be flexible, show initiative and respond quickly when situations change

Give frank and honest feedback/advice Listen when ideas are challenged, seek to understand the nature of

the criticism and respond constructively Raise and work through challenging issues and seek alternatives Keep control of own emotions and stay calm under pressure and in

challenging situations

Personal AttributesManage Self

Adept Look for and take advantage of opportunities to learn new skills and develop strengths

Show commitment to achieving challenging goals Examine and reflect on own performance Seek and respond positively to constructive feedback and guidance Demonstrate a high level of personal motivation

RelationshipsCommunicateEffectively

Advanced Present with credibility, engage varied audiences and test levels of understanding

Translate technical and complex information concisely for diverse audiences

Create opportunities for others to contribute to discussion and debate

Actively listen and encourage others to contribute inputs Adjust style and approach to optimise outcomes Write fluently and persuasively in a range of styles and formats

RelationshipsInfluence andNegotiate

Advanced Influence others with a fair and considered approach and present persuasive counter-arguments

Work towards mutually beneficial win/win outcomes Show sensitivity and understanding in resolving acute and complex

conflicts Identify key stakeholders and gain their support in advance Establish a clear negotiation position based on research, a firm

grasp of key issues, likely arguments, points of difference and areas for compromise

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NSW Public Sector Capability Framework

Group and Capability Level Behavioural Indicators Pre-empt and minimise conflict within the organisation and with

external stakeholders

ResultsDeliver Results

Adept Take responsibility for delivering on intended outcomes Make sure team/unit staff understand expected goals and

acknowledge success Identify resource needs and ensure goals are achieved within

budget and deadlines Identify changed priorities and ensure allocation of resources meets

new business needs Ensure financial implications of changed priorities are explicit and

budgeted for Use own expertise and seek others' expertise to achieve work

outcomes

Business EnablersFinance

Adept Understand core financial terminology, policies and processes, and display a knowledge of relevant recurrent and capital financial measures

Understand impacts of funding allocations on business planning and budgets, including value for money, choice between direct provision and purchase of services, and financial implications of decisions

Understand and apply financial audit, reporting and compliance obligations

Identify discrepancies or variances in financial and budget reports, and take corrective action where appropriate

Seek specialist advice and support where required Make decisions and prepare business cases paying due regard to

financial considerations

People ManagementManage and Develop People

Advanced Refine roles and responsibilities over time to achieve better business outcomes

Recognise talent, develop team capability and undertake succession planning

Coach and mentor staff and encourage professional development and continuous learning

Provide timely, constructive and objective feedback to staff Address and resolve team and individual performance issues,

including serious unsatisfactory performance, in a timely and effective way

Implement performance development frameworks to align workforce capability with the organisation's current and future priorities and objectives

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