Stirling Range National Park is a biodiversity hotspot that's home to more plant species than you'll find in the entire British Isles. The national park features 123 varieties of Western Australian orchids, over 100 species of birds and gives visitors the opportunity to take in sweeping vistas from Western Australia's only mountain range.
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
THIS POSITION ATTRACTS A 25% NO FIXED HOURS ALLOWANCE IN ADDITION TO THE BASE SALARY
THIS POSITION IS BASED IN STIRLING RANGE NATIONAL PARK. THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL BE REQUIRED TO RESIDE IN RANGER HOUSING WITHIN THE NATIONAL PARK (SUBSIDISED RENT WILL APPLY)
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON FRIDAY, 7 FEBRUARY 2020
Job Description
Under the general direction of the District Parks and Visitor Services (PVS) Coordinator:
Responsible for the works program and day to day operations within the Stirling Range National Park, liaison with stakeholder and Indigenous organisations and coordination of seasonal/ short term staff, volunteers and contractors.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following three (3) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than three (3) pages in total.
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Experience in leading, supervising and managing teams, empowering individuals to work with confidence both in teams and independently to deliver agreed outcomes and priorities, with particular emphasis on the development, management and supervision of park-specific projects.
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Evidence of well-developed oral and interpersonal skills and experience in building and maintaining networks; liaising with the public, commercial tourism operators, community groups, special interest groups (including indigenous groups) and other stakeholders; and in patrol and enforcement procedures.
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Experience and knowledge of implementing operational plans and works programs associated with visitor management and natural resource management, having regard to the threatening processes affecting native flora and fauna, rehabilitation techniques and the monitoring and control of pests and weeds.
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.
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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, detailed responsibilities and a full list of selection criteria, including those that are not required to be addressed in the written application, please refer to attached Job Description below. The documents attached to this advertisement are available in alternative formats upon request.
For Further Job Related Information: Please contact Mr Luke Coney on (08) 9842 4500, or for further information about the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions please visit www.dbca.wa.gov.au.
Application Instructions:
Applicants should submit the following:
Failure to do so may jeopardise the selection panel’s ability to assess your application.
To ensure that you submit the required and appropriate information in your application, please read the attached Job Application Kit carefully. All documents attached with your application must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.
To avoid last minute congestion of the system, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time.
No late or proforma applications will be accepted.
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. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. The Department also promotes flexible working arrangements.
