Karratha is one of the largest and fastest growing towns in the north of Western Australia and is the heart of the West Pilbara Coast. Its location makes it an ideal base for exploring the Millstream Chichester National Park, Karijini National Park, Murujuga National Park, Dampier Archipelago, Point Samson and the Montebello Islands.
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 MONDAY, 11 FEBRUARY 2019
Job Description
Under the general direction of the Marine Program Coordinator:
Undertakes marine program work within departmental marine conservation reserves, coastal and island reserves in the Pilbara Region (excluding Exmouth District), including:
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Assisting with the implementation of the Montebello/Barrow Islands Marine Conservation Reserves Management Plan.
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Coordinating the implementation of and participating in the marine turtle conservation and management works program.
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Developing and presenting educational and interpretative material related to the management of marine conservation and island reserves, and marine wildlife.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following three (3) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than two (2) pages in total.
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Considerable experience in undertaking marine, coastal and/or island environmental works programs and projects within time and resource constraints and have knowledge of marine, coastal and island ecology.
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Evidence of well-developed interpersonal and oral communication skills, and experience in liaising effectively internally and externally with organisations, government, industry, media, community and special interest groups, including indigenous and school age groups.
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Experience in leading and managing teams, working effectively as part of a team and independently and showing a high level of self-motivation.
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.
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 Tim Hunt on (08) 9182 2016, 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 three (3) requested criteria (in no more than two (2) 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.