Job opportunity

Geraldton boasts a beautiful coastline, a Mediterranean climate, excellent schools, a vibrant sporting community and all the amenities of a regional city centre. A one-hour flight or four-hour drive north of Perth, it has a reputation for sunny days, beautiful beaches, water sports and wildflowers. The coastline provides endless opportunities for free camping and excellent fishing, diving, windsurfing and surfing. Geraldton is conveniently located to explore the natural wonders of Western Australia including Kalbarri National Park, Murchison arid rangelands, Zuytdorp coastal cliffs, the famous marine parks of Shark Bay and Ningaloo, and the Houtman Abrolhos Islands lying just two hours offshore.

THIS IS A FIXED-TERM, FULL-TIME POSITION
(UNTIL 30 JUNE 2027 WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION OR PERMANENCY)

THIS POSITION IS BASED IN GERALDTON

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON FRIDAY, 21 JUNE 2024

Job Description

Under the direction of the Senior Works Coordinator:

• Supervises and leads Yamatji Nation Aboriginal Rangers, Conservation Employees and contractors in a range of activities related to the department’s works programs including asset maintenance, fire management, conservation, parks and visitor services (PVS) and joint management including remote and overnight work.
  
  
• Provides specialist construction advice, quality control/assurance, planning to implement construction and maintenance works in the Murchison District/Midwest Region.
  
  
• Develops, plans, organises and implements on ground conservation and PVS projects throughout the Murchison District.
  
  
• Undertakes an active role in incident and fire management activities.
  
  
• Supports identification of training needs for employees to ensure safe and effective works.

Selection Criteria

Applicants should address the following 3 criteria for the level being applied for; including where possible the desirable criterion as appropriate. These should be addressed in no more than a total of 3 pages.

1. Ability to supervise and coach others (AWU Level 3) or demonstrated ability to lead and supervise others (AWU Level 4) in a range of work programs, identify training needs, conduct training as appropriate, and promote an environment of continuous learning; with a preference for someone with experience working with Aboriginal people and/or an awareness of Aboriginal culture.
   
   
2. Ability to plan and implement works programs in an efficient manner, organise resources, determine day to day priorities and ensure best practice quality control measures are achieved. (AWU Level 3)
   
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   Sound knowledge and experience in undertaking projects and works programs to ensure they are planned and implemented in an efficient manner, which includes an ability to determine and set priorities, organise resources and ensure best practice and quality control measures are implemented. (AWU Level 4)
   
   
3. Experience in the construction and maintenance of infrastructure relevant to the department. (AWU Level 4) (Desirable at AWU Level 3)

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 Jane Melvin on 0498 158 376, 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:

• A covering letter.
• A written response addressing the above three (3) requested criteria (in no more than three (3) pages).
• A current resume.

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 Senior 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.