The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is committed to promoting biodiversity and conservation to enrich people’s lives, through sustainable management of Western Australia’s species, ecosystems, lands and the attractions in the department’s care.
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
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON THURSDAY, 5 APRIL 2018
Job Description
Under the direction of the Manager, Rivers and Estuaries Branch, in fulfilling his/her responsibilities the manager:
- Provides leadership to and oversees environmental management programs for river and estuary systems including their catchments, primarily but not limited to the Swan and Canning rivers.
- Manages and/or undertakes projects with competing deadlines while dealing with ongoing responsibilities for the general management of the River System Management Section staff and budgets.
- Contributes as a member of the Rivers and Estuaries Branch management team.
- Contributes to overall Rivers and Estuaries Branch initiatives as required.
- Manages stakeholder relationships.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following four (4) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than four (4) pages in total.
Note: All criteria are essential unless specified otherwise.
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Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant discipline or an approved equivalent qualification.
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Extensive knowledge and experience in aquatic ecosystem management, particularly estuarine systems.
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High level project management skills and experience, including demonstrated ability to manage contracts, to deliver complex projects on time and to budget; and proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams to achieve quality strategic objectives.
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Demonstrated experience in strategic and business planning and performance management.
Note: In accordance with relevant legislation and departmental policy, the successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.
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 Mark Cugley on 0423 881 048, or for further information about the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions please visit www.dbca.wa.gov.au.
Application Instructions:
Applicants should submit a written response addressing the above four (4) requested criteria (in no more than four (4) pages) together with a current resume. Failure to do so may jeopardise the selection panel’s ability to make an assessment of your application.
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.
Substantive Equality Statement
The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions 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.