The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is committed to promoting biodiversity and conservation to enrich people’s lives, through sustainable management of Western Australia’s species, ecosystems, lands and the attractions in the department’s care.
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 KALGOORLIE OR KENSINGTON (PERTH).
HOUSING INCENTIVES ARE AVAILABLE IF THE INCUMBENT IS BASED IN KALGOOLIE
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON MONDAY, 15 MARCH 2021
Job Description
At a professional Level and under immediate supervision (Level 1) or at an experienced professional level and under general supervision (Level 2) from the Regional Leader Conservation:
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Contributes to the delivery of the conservation program in the Goldfields region.
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Contributes to the development and implementation of policy, strategies and guidelines relating to managing the impacts of development activities on conservation values in the region.
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Examines and evaluates environmental reports, and critically reviews documents relating to mining, petroleum and other development proposals that may impact upon biodiversity and other conservation values.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following four (4) criteria, including where possible the desirable criterion. These should be addressed in no more than three (3) pages in total.
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Broad (Level 1) or sound (Level 2) knowledge and understanding of current environmental issues and abilities (Level 1) or experience (Level 2) in conservation management (including planning and executing works programs) with a preference for someone with experience in delivering conservation programs in a semi-arid environment.
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Experience in applying technical and scientific knowledge to basic (Level 1) or moderately complex (Level 2) biodiversity management issues, arising from mining and petroleum developments, (including land and water values), in order to achieve desirable conservation and environmental outcomes.
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A Bachelor of Science degree from a recognised university in an appropriate discipline (e.g. Science, Environmental Management, Natural Resource Sciences, Conservation Management or related discipline).
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Knowledge (Level 1) or working knowledge (Level 2) of the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984, Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 associated regulations and issues pertaining to mining and petroleum development, particularly related to Western Australia. (Highly Desirable)
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 Katherine Hope on (08) 9080 5555, 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 Recruitment Officer on (08) 9219 9879 or recruitment@dbca.wa.gov.au. Do not send job applications to this email; they will not be accepted.
