The Department of Parks and Wildlife offers careers with security, balance, choice, flexibility and opportunity. Be part of a team that is making a difference.
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 CLOSES AT MIDDAY ON TUESDAY, 14 JUNE 2016
Job Description
Contributes to the emotional, psychological and spiritual health and well-being of all Department of Parks and Wildlife and bureau service agencies personnel by maintaining a pastoral service to provide assistance and advice on welfare and stress-related matters.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following five (5) criteria in a written application. These should be addressed in no more than five (5) pages in total.
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Ordination by a recognised ecclesiastical body.
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A tertiary level qualification which is not less than a Diploma in Theology or Ministry.
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Demonstrated high level of interpersonal skills, sound communication and consultative skills and proficient in public speaking.
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Demonstrated experience in the provision of pastoral counselling.
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Demonstrated experience in strategic welfare management.
Parks and Wildlife's values
In all of our work we will be Open, Accountable, Creative, Responsive, Innovative, Outcome-focused and Collaborative; and we will always Act with the highest integrity. For the purposes of this recruitment process, behaviours that reflect some or all of the above values are included as selection criteria for this position, and the applicable values are listed below as Essential and/or Desirable criteria.
Essential: Accountable, Outcome-focused, Integrity
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 Ms Morgan Marsh on (08) 9219 9279, or for further information about Parks and Wildlife please visit www.dpaw.wa.gov.au.
Application Instructions: 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.
What Parks and Wildlife offers: In addition to the opportunity to contribute to biodiversity and environmental conservation initiatives, the Department of Parks and Wildlife offers a number of incentives including: an attractive salary packaging scheme; comprehensive health and lifestyle programs; a Personnel Pass to Parks and Wildlife managed attractions and parks, after a 3 month qualifying period; and the opportunity to work in iconic locations throughout Western Australia.
Substantive Equality Statement
The Department of Parks and Wildlife 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.
