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.
THIS IS A PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITION BASED IN BUNBURY (DBCA3143020)
THIS IS A 18 MONTHS FIXED-TERM POSITION BASED IN MANJIMUP (DBCA3143018)
(WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION OR PERMANENCY)
APPLICATIONS FOR THESE POSITIONS CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON TUESDAY, 31 JANUARY 2023
Job Description
Under limited direction, working in collaboration with the Aboriginal Engagement, Planning and Lands Branch:
- Provides leadership for the interface between the department and the Regional Aboriginal Corporations (RACs).
- Ensures effective working relationships are developed and maintained so that Cooperative Management Committees are established, Cooperative Management Agreements are implemented, and Joint Management Agreements are established and implemented; as per the Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA).
- Ensures Aboriginal engagement in advising and informing strategic policy associated with management of the conservation estate, so that Noongar interests regarding cultural and heritage values, economic development, employment strategies and customary activities and land access are promoted.
- Effective liaison across regional boundaries, with relevant departmental staff.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following three (3) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than three (3) pages in total.
- Understanding of and experience in, working successfully with traditional owners to deliver their land and cultural heritage management aspirations and goals through joint management, cooperation, or collaborative arrangements.
- Demonstrated experience in project management skills and the ability to research and apply knowledge to protect and conserve traditional owner heritage and culture.
- Evidence of highly developed oral communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining successful strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and other interest groups.
NOTE: In your application, please indicate if you wish to apply for the Manjimup or Bunbury or both advertised positions.
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 permanent appointment, it is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status or a visa with entitlement to live and work in Australia for the term of the contract.
For Further Job-Related Information: Please contact Ms Aminya Ennis on (08) 9725 4300 (Bunbury) or Mr Tim Foley on (08) 9771 7988 (Manjimup), 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.
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.
