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 36-MONTH FIXED-TERM, FULL-TIME POSITION
(WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION OR PERMANENCY)
THIS POSITION IS BASED IN PERTH
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON TUESDAY, 8 FEBRUARY 2022
Job Description
- Review and develop biodiversity monitoring approaches and analyse associated data related to the effectiveness of fire management, land management, and conservation programs undertaken by the department. Provide advice and publish reports and scientific papers on processes and outcomes.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following five (5) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than four (4) pages in total.
- Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary biodiversity monitoring principles and techniques related to conservation and landscape management.
- Experience in design and development of biodiversity monitoring programs.
- Advanced data analysis skills as applied to biodiversity monitoring and demonstrated understanding of relevant data management systems.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including preparation of reports and publishing in peer-reviewed scientific journals, and provision of scientific advice.
- Demonstrated ability to liaise and work effectively with diverse stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.
Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for WA Workforces: An approved COVID-19 vaccine is mandatory for appointment to this position. The successful applicant will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination status before they can commence in the position. Please refer to the recently announced mandatory vaccination policy for a majority of occupations and workforces in WA at Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for WA workforces (www.wa.gov.au).
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. To be eligible for the possibility of subsequent permanency, it is essential to have Australian or New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status.
For Further Job-Related Information: Please contact Dr Ben Miller on 0403 159 672, 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.