Use your passion for the environment and land management to look after the Wellington District
Appointments may be made from this process within a 12 month period to positions that may be full-time or part-time, permanent, casual, seasonal (with the possibility of re-appointment for subsequent seasons) or contract, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.
IT IS EXPECTED THAT UP TO FIVE IMMEDIATE SEASONAL APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE FROM THIS POOL COMMENCING IN SEPTEMBER
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POOL CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON FRIDAY, 12 AUGUST 2016
Job Description
Operating under direct supervision:
Participates in a range of activities relating to conservation, parks and wildlife work within the department including prescribed burning, bushfire suppression and control, fauna and flora protection, construction and maintenance of infrastructure, support of tourism and recreational activities and the operation of associated machinery.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following four (4) criteria, including, where possible the desirable criteria. These should be addressed in no more than four (4) pages in total.
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Ability to participate in manual activities related to the maintenance and construction of departmental assets, flora and fauna protection and fire suppression and control with a preference for someone who has an interest or experience in recreation and nature conservation management.
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Commitment to adhering to Occupational Safety and health procedures and principles, be willing to wear prescribed safety equipment and work safely with certified chemicals.
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Experience in machine operations and or safe operation of chainsaws, brush cutters and common power tools. (Desirable)
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Fire-fighting experience and certification. (Desirable)
Note:
Parks and Wildlife values
In all of our work we will act with the highest Integrity and be Open, Accountable, Creative, Responsive, Innovative, Outcome-focused and Collaborative. For the purposes of this recruitment process, behaviour that reflects the values indicated below (as Essential and/or Desirable) are included as selection criteria for this position.
Essential: Open, Accountable, Outcome-focused, Collaborative, Integrity.
For the full role description, including detailed responsibilities and a full list of criteria including those that are not required to be addressed in the application please refer to attached Job Description below.
For Further Job Related Information: Please contact Mr Simon Martin on (08) 9735 1988, or for further information about Parks and Wildlife please visit www.dpaw.wa.gov.au.
Application Instructions: For detailed assistance to ensure that you submit all of the required and appropriate information in your application, please ensure that you read the attached Job Application Kit carefully. All documents attached with your application must be in Word or PDF format.
No late or proforma applications will be accepted.
To avoid last minute congestion of the system, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online.
A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary in order to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.
What Parks and Wildlife offers: In addition to the opportunity to contribute to biodiversity and environmental conservation initiatives, the Department of Parks and Wildlife offers a number of incentives including: an attractive salary packaging scheme; comprehensive health and lifestyle programs; a Personnel Pass to Parks and Wildlife managed attractions and parks, after a 3 month qualifying period; and the opportunity to work in iconic locations throughout Western Australia.
Substantive Equality Statement
The Department of Parks and Wildlife is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. The Department also promotes flexible working arrangements.