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 KENSINGTON
THE APPLICATION CLOSING DATE HAS BEEN EXTENDED
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION NOW CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON FRIDAY, 14 JULY 2023
Job Description
- Designs and implements effective ecohydrological research that contributes to informing forest management.
- Provides expert scientific advice and effectively translates research results to inform management priorities.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following five (5) essential criteria. These should be addressed in no more than five (5) pages in total.
- Sound knowledge of ecohydrological science and its application to ecosystem conservation.
- Considerable experience in designing and undertaking ecohydrology research in relation to ecosystem management or hydrological modelling, including experimental design, data collection, complex statistical analysis and environmental modelling.
- Proven ability to publish research findings in a timely manner in national and international scientific journals.
- High level interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work in research teams and engage in collaborative research.
- Proven ability to effectively translate and communicate research outputs and liaise with internal and external stakeholders to achieve management outcomes.
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 Mr Gavan McGrath on 0458 559 765, 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.
