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 24 MONTH FIXED-TERM, FULL-TIME POSITION
(WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION OR PERMANENCY)
THIS POSITION IS BASED IN KINGS PARK
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON TUESDAY, 14 MARCH 2023
Job Description
- Under close (Level 2) or limited (Level 3) direction of the Research Scientist, this position will provide technical support to a collaborative industry-funded research project in the Pilbara.
- This position is expected to support laboratory activities (genetic and/or ecological) and extended fieldwork programs (frequent and remote work), focused on the pollination ecology of threatened plant species on iron ore ranges in the Pilbara.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following four (4) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than four (4) pages in total.
- Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience in applying (Level 2) and developing (Level 3) genetic and/or ecological laboratory techniques.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in planning and implementing fieldwork activities under close (Level 2) or limited (Level 3) supervision or direction.
- Organisational skills and ability to maintain accurate records, collate data, process results and assist with written reports/documents on research experiments/activities under close (Level 2) or limited (Level 3) supervision or direction.
- Capacity to undertake frequent, remote fieldwork in regional WA.
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 Dr Carole Elliott on (08) 9480 3642, 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 Employment and 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.
