Under Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Aboriginality is preferred for these positions. Applicants should also nominate their preferred location as listed below.
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 RECRUITMENT POOL WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR A PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS
THIS POOL WILL BE USED TO FILL FOUR (4) VACANCIES BASED IN THE GOLDFIELDS, KIMBERLEY, MIDWEST AND PILBARA REGIONS
EACH VACANCY IS FOR 36 MONTHS, FULL-TIME
(WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION)
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POOL CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON MONDAY, 15 AUGUST 2022
Job Description
The $50 million Aboriginal Ranger Program is an initiative of the Western Australian Government to foster employment opportunities and positive economic outcomes for Aboriginal people through land management and environmental conservation work, and to build cultural, tourism and education opportunities across the State. Five (in total) Regional Support Officer roles have been created to assist in the delivery of the program at the local level. One of these positions is based in Perth to support groups in the southwest regions of the State. The following four regional roles will be located in the Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions’ Kimberly, Pilbara, Mid-West, and Goldfields regions.
Operating under the general direction of the Aboriginal Ranger Program (ARP) Coordinator in Perth, these positions will:
- Work to build relationships between the department and Aboriginal ranger groups and ARP grant recipients at the local level.
- Assist Aboriginal ranger groups to form wider partnerships and networks which can broaden opportunities and expand on the work undertaken by these groups.
- Assist ARP grant recipients manage their grant agreement. This could include advising on establishing good systems, identifying and building up the skills necessary to implement works programs and monitoring and reporting on outcomes.
Under Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Aboriginality is preferred for these positions. Applicants should also nominate their preferred location as listed above.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following four (4) criteria in a written application. These should be addressed in no more than three (3) pages in total.
- Understanding and ability to work successfully with Traditional Owners to deliver their land and cultural heritage management aspirations through cooperation and collaboration.
- Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, including collaborating and liaising with Aboriginal people, external stakeholders, and special interest groups.
- Knowledge of natural resource management, with a preference for someone who has experience in preparing and implementing operational works programs.
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects, organise work and meet targets and deadlines, as well as sound computer literacy including the ability to use Microsoft Office computer applications, such as Word, Excel and Outlook, and use of or understanding of financial management systems.
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 Ms Judith White, Aboriginal Ranger Program Coordinator, on (08) 9219 8332, 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:
Note: when submitting your application online, you will be asked to indicate the region(s) you wish to be considered for.
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.
