Rivers and Estuaries Branch (REB) plays a pivotal role in the management and protection of the Swan Canning Riverpark, as guided by the Swan and Canning Rivers Management Act 2006 and the Swan Canning River Protection Strategy. REB is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Swan Canning Riverpark and the handling of development proposals affecting the Riverpark.
DBCA is committed to increasing the representation of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people in its workforce to support the needs of the diverse community. This opportunity is offered in accordance with Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 and Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidates who meet the selection criteria for this role will be prioritised for appointment.
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 FIXED-TERM, FULL-TIME POSITION
(UNTIL 30 JUNE 2025 WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION)
THIS POSITION IS BASED IN KENSINGTON
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON FRIDAY, 5 NOVEMBER 2021
Job Description
At an experienced professional level and with minimal supervision:
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Assists the Riverbank Program Manager with the coordination, planning, developing and implementation of the Swan Canning Riverpark Urban Forest initiative and general Riverbank Program initiatives.
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Provides collaborative project management to government agencies, local government, industry, natural resource management (NRM) groups and the wider community.
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Supports other environmental management initiatives of the River Systems Management Unit and the Rivers and Estuaries Branch, consistent with the Swan Canning River Protection Strategy.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following five (5) criteria in a written application. These should be addressed in no more than a total of three (3) pages.
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Demonstrated project management skills and experience, including the ability to manage and allocate resources including managing contracts and delivering projects on time and to budget.
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Ability to network and establish working relationships which promote organisational objectives.
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Demonstrated experience of working constructively, both independently and as part of a team, to organise work and meet deadlines with the flexibility to meet changing requirements, including the ability to mentor other team members.
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Demonstrated well developed oral and written communication skills, including well developed negotiation and community/stakeholder liaison skills.
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Considerable natural resource management and/or environmental restoration experience and knowledge.
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.
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.
Eligibility: To be eligible for fixed-term appointments, it is essential to have a visa with entitlement to live and work in Australia for the term of the contract.
For Further Job-Related Information: Please contact Mr Stephen Lloyd on (08) 9278 0943, 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.
