Jurien Bay has earned a place in the hearts of holidaymakers, as well as fishing, diving and snorkelling enthusiasts. Under sunny skies for the majority of the year, this relaxed fishing town is blessed with long sandy beaches, colourful offshore reefs, amazing marine life and a thriving cray fishing industry.
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 IS BASED IN JURIEN BAY
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON THURSDAY, 13 AUGUST 2020
Job Description
Under the limited (Level 5) or minimal (Level 6) direction of the District Manager:
- Responsible for managing the department’s interaction with Wedge and Grey Reserves and its obligations with regard to the management of shacks at these locations.
- Participates in, coordinates and/or leads (Level 5) or manages (Level 6) planning, community and interagency liaison with regard to the Wedge and Grey shack communities.
- Assists in the management of (Level 5) or manages (Level 6) the Wedge and Grey Trust Account.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following three (3) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than three (3) pages in total.
- Considerable (Level 5) or substantial (Level 6) knowledge of and experience in, the implementation of planning decisions for a designated geographical area with a preference for someone who has knowledge and experience of implementing lease and licence policy and associated contract management related to planning decisions.
- Evidence of well developed (Level 5) or highly developed (Level 6) interpersonal and oral communication skills and demonstrated experience of effective liaison and negotiation at a senior level, with external organisations, stakeholders, the community, and special interest groups including indigenous Australians to achieve organisational objectives.
- Demonstrated (Level 5) or considerable (Level 6) experience and knowledge in financial and administration management, and other management systems; including project management, contract management, and risk management.
Note: The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current (issue date not older than 6 months) and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.
To be eligible for appointment to this position, it is essential to be an Australian citizen or to have Australian permanent residency status.
For the full role description, detailed responsibilities and a full list of selection criteria, 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 Ms Allison Donovan on (08) 9688 6000, or for further information about the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions please visit https://www.dbca.wa.gov.au/.
Application Instructions:
To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:
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.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. 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.
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.
Applicants with a disability who require adjustments in the recruitment process can contact the Workforce Diversity Consultant on (08) 9219 9828 or employeerelations@dbca.wa.gov.au. Do not send job applications to this email; they will not be accepted.