The Department of Parks and Wildlife protects and conserves the State’s natural environment on behalf of the people of Western Australia.
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 12 MONTHS FIXED-TERM, PART-TIME (0.4 FTE) POSITION (WITH POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION OR PERMANENCY)
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON TUESDAY, 20 DECEMBER 2016
Job Description
At an experienced professional level and under general supervision:
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Provides advice, coordination and liaison services involving departmental staff in the Pilbara Region, elsewhere in the department, other government departments, and industry, on matters relating to mining, petroleum and other development proposals involving environmental and rehabilitation matters.
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Contributes to the development and implementation of policy, strategies and guidelines relating to managing the impacts of development activities on conservation values.
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Examines and evaluates environmental reports, and critically reviews documents relating to mining, petroleum and other development proposals that may impact upon biodiversity and other conservation values.
This position will be based in the Perth office of Environmental Management Branch but is a Pilbara Region position that reports to regional staff in the Karratha office. Travel to the Pilbara may be required on an ad-hoc basis.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following five (5) criteria, including where possible the desirable criterion. These should be addressed in no more than four (4) pages in total.
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Sound knowledge and understanding of current environmental issues, and the ability to apply technical and scientific knowledge to moderately complex biodiversity management issues, arising from mining and petroleum developments, (including land and water values), in order to achieve desirable environmental outcomes.
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Sound knowledge of legislation, guidelines, policies, procedures and processes associated with environmental management issues.
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Evidence of sound interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to be a mentor, and work and interact in a team situation.
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A Bachelor of Science degree from a recognized university in an appropriate discipline (e.g. Science, or Environmental Management, Natural Resource Sciences, Engineering or related discipline).
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Experience in working with government agencies, local government, industry and/or community in relation to environmental issues, with a preference for mining and petroleum developments. (Desirable)
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, Creative, 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 Ms Michelle Corbellini on (08) 9219 9503, 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.