Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. To apply you must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) descent, identify as ATSI and be recognised as such by the ATSI community. Preference will be given to Noongar community members or approved Noongar applicants.
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.
THESE ARE FIXED-TERM, FULL-TIME POSITIONS
(UNTIL 31 DECEMBER 2023 WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION)
DBCA3146878 IS WITH THE RIVERS AND ESTUARIES BRANCH, BASED IN KENSINGTON
DBCA3146879 IS WITH THE REGIONAL PARKS UNIT, BASED AT WOODMAN POINT
THE APPLICATION CLOSING DATE HAS BEEN EXTENDED
APPLICATIONS FOR THESE POSITIONS NOW CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON THURSDAY, 18 AUGUST 2022
THE JOB
Are you passionate about the environment, want to work on country and motivated to undertake training opportunities?
With a supervisor and mentor, the Trainee Rangers will do a range of work looking after conservation estate on Noongar country. This includes conservation and land management including, boat-based and land-based water, biota and sediment sampling, habitat enhancement, animal and plant protection, construction and maintenance of park buildings and picnic areas, fencing, fire management, and support of tourism and recreation activities.
The successful applicants will undertake qualifications that will contribute towards a Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management. There will be a requirement to attend TAFE one day per week for 12 months and one cultural engagement day per semester.
INFORMATION SESSIONS
If you would like to know more about the program, information sessions will be held as follows:
Session 1
Monday, 8 August 2022
201 Beaufort Street, Perth
10:00am to 12:00pm
Session 2
Wednesday, 10 August 2022
Cannington Leisureplex, Corner of Wharf Street and Sevenoaks Street, Cannington
10:00am to 12:00pm
The information sessions will provide details of the work that you will be doing and how to apply for the job.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online via the 'Apply for Job' button below.
- Submit a resume that shows all of your work and life experiences, including what type of work you can do.
- Complete the online application questions. Your answers will assist us to determine your suitability for the role.
The successful applicants will be required to possess or obtain a current Working With Children Check card 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.
For Further Job-Related Information:
For DBCA3146878 with the Rivers and Estuaries Branch in Kensington, please contact Stephen Lloyd on 9278 0943.
For DBCA3146879 with the Regional Parks Unit at Woodman Point, please contact Rowan Carville on 0439 370 647.
For further information about the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions please visit https://www.dbca.wa.gov.au/.
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.
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.
