About the role
The Rottnest Island Authority (RIA) is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced individual to take on the role of Heritage Officer (Built).
The Heritage Officer (Built) forms part of the Cultural Heritage team, in the Environment, Heritage, Risk & Safety (EHRS) business area. The position provides heritage conservation services to meet statutory and strategic goals defined in key Rottnest Island Authority strategic and operational plans.
Under the direction of the Manager Cultural Heritage, the Heritage Officer (Built) is responsible for the management of conservation of built heritage assets on Rottnest Island including buildings, structure and ruins within statutory regulations and key strategic RIA programs and policies.
The Heritage Officer (Built) will work with RIA as well as the facilities manager (Programmed Facilities Management) to ensure appropriate planning, maintenance and documentation of the Island’s heritage assets are retained to allow for long term management, including prioritisation, of works.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the RIA which is the statutory body that manages Rottnest Island, WA’s favourite holiday island!
For Further Job Related Information please contact Anne Brake, Manager Conservation (Heritage) on 0418 915 140 (not to be contacted for job application packages).
Conditions
This is a full-time, fixed-term vacancy to 10 March 2017, with a possibility of extension and/or permanency.
Part time applications will be considered. Please note your preference on your application.
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout our agency. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of six (6) months from the initial date of the appointment.
How to apply for this position
To ensure that you submit all of the required information in your application, please ensure that you read the attached Applicant Information carefully. All documents attached as part of your application must be in Word or PDF format only.
The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides details about the duties and responsibilities of this position.
We are interested in how your skills, knowledge and experience match the role. Applicants are required to apply online and must submit:
- A detailed CV/resume which summarises your experience and provides two referees.
- A statement outlining your suitability for the role in relation to the Job Specific Requirements outlined in the attached Job Description Form.
To submit your application, please click on the Apply for Job button.
Please ensure you have plenty of time to submit your application to allow for unanticipated problems as late applications will not be accepted. If you are having problems lodging your application online, please contact (08) 9432 9305.
Applications close: Thursday 18 August 2016 at 5:00pm (WST).
Rottnest Island Authority supports and values diversity and aims to build a workforce that is representative of the community we live in. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
