Situated adjacent to the Ningaloo Coast World Heritage Area of WA, Exmouth is one of the few areas in Australia that can boast the Reef to Range experience. Adjacent the Cape Range National Park, the diving and snorkelling paradise of Ningaloo Marine Park attracts thousands of tourists every year.
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 TUESDAY, 7 MAY 2019
Job Description
Under the direction (Level 3) or general direction (Level 4) of the Regional Leader Parks and Visitor Services:
- Provides efficient and effective management of the Commercial Operators’ Licensing service in the Pilbara Region in accordance with the department’s policies and procedures.
- Provides advice to internal and external stakeholders on licensing issues.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following four (4) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than four (4) pages in total.
-
Some (Level 3) or considerable (Level 4) experience, and demonstrated competence in identifying and analysing issues, and developing solutions associated with interactions between commercial operator activities and the natural, social and economic environment in which they operate.
-
Some (Level 3) or considerable (Level 4) experience administering commercial leases and licences, working with commercial operators to develop conservation messages for the tourism industry and the community, and seeking sponsorship and grant opportunities.
-
Some (Level 3) or considerable (Level 4) experience, and demonstrated competence in identifying, leading and driving commercial business opportunities associated with both the natural and cultural environments.
-
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and with initiative as a member of a team, and alone with minimal supervision.
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 Ray De Jong on (08) 9947 8000, 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 covering letter and 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 Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (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.