Under Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Aboriginality is a genuine requirement for this position with preference given to Yawuru community members or approved Yawuru applicants.
Similar appointments may be made from this process in locations throughout Western Australia within a 12 month period to positions that may be permanent or contract, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.
THIS IS A PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITION
THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS TO THIS POSITION HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO MIDDAY ON FRIDAY, 14 OCTOBER 2016
Job Description
Under the immediate direction of the Marine Park Coordinator Yawuru Nagulagun/Roebuck Bay and Rowley Showls Marine Park:
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Carries out programmed operational activities and field logistical support for the Yawuru Nagulagun/Roebuck Bay Marine Park (YNRBMP); including maintenance and servicing of facilities, visitor control, commercial operator liaison and the delivery of nature conservation programs, as directed.
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Undertakes an active role in marine park patrols with a focus on district crocodile management for waters in or near Broome.
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Undertakes compliance patrols, maintains and skippers departmental vessels and upkeep of equipment.
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Implement work programs consistent with departmental guidelines, policies and management plans.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following four (4) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than four (4) pages in total.
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Under Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Aboriginality is a genuine requirement for this position with preference given to Yawuru community members or approved Yawuru applicants.
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Ability to participate in (Grade 1) and implement (Grade 2) operational plans and works programs associated visitor management and natural resource management with an emphasis on the marine environment and marine park management.
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Good interpersonal skills with an ability for (Grade 1) or experience in (Grade 2) patrol and enforcement activities, and liaison with the public, commercial tourism operators, community groups, Indigenous groups, other government agencies and stakeholders.
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Knowledge (Grade 1) and experience (Grade 2) in the logistics of vessels, and the operation and skippering of vessels up to 12 metres in length requiring a Coxswain Grade 1 (NSCV Near Coastal) as a minimum certificate of competency, with ability to attain (Grade 1) or holding (Grade 2) such a certificate with documented evidence of experience in working on commercial vessels in survey (via a certified sea-service book) or equivalent.
Note: In accordance with the Working with Children (Criminal Record Checking) Act 2004, the successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current Working With Children Check card prior to commencement.
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In accordance with relevant legislation and Parks and Wildlife policy, the successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current National Police Clearance prior to commencement.
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, Responsive, Innovative, 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 Chris Nutt on (08) 9195 5531, 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.