This position is based at Denham in the Shark Bay World Heritage Area which is home to a wonderland of world-class natural attractions including Francois Peron National Park, Dirk Hartog Island National Park, the Shark Bay Marine Park and the proposed Edel Land National Park
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 WEDNESDAY, 6 MARCH 2019
Job Description
Under the limited direction of the District Manager:
- Plans and implements the conservation service in the Shark Bay District, through leadership and in liaison with the District Manager, Regional Leader Conservation and the district corporate team.
- Directs, coordinates, prepares and delivers wildlife conservation plans, threat abatement programs, area management plans and monitoring programs.
- Provides advice on conservation and wildlife management matters.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following four (4) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than four (4) pages in total.
- Demonstrated high level understanding of and experience in the delivery of conservation, environmental protection and natural resource management, including a sound knowledge of the threats to conservation and wildlife values and the measures required to rehabilitate and recover those values.
- Demonstrated high level of leadership and human resource management skills and experience, including the ability to conduct performance development and management reviews.
- Evidence of high level oral communication and interpersonal skills and experience in effective liaison and negotiation with external organisations, stakeholders, indigenous groups and community interest groups.
- Demonstrated experience in, and knowledge of, administrative and financial management including budget preparation, expenditure control and financial reporting.
Applicants will also need 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 Steve Nicholson, District Manager on (08) 9948 2226, 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.