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 12-MONTH FIXED-TERM, FULL-TIME POSITION
(WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION)
THIS POSITION IS BASED IN KUNUNURRA
THE APPLICATION CLOSING DATE HAS BEEN EXTENDED
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION NOW CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON MONDAY, 19 AUGUST 2024
Job Description
Under limited supervision from the District Manager and with oversight from the Senior Project Officer Native Title Unit:
- Works in collaboration with the Yurriyangem Taam (YT) Joint Management Body and the YT Employment sub-committee to undertake activities that strengthen YT’s governanace and capacity to meet its obligations under the Indigenous Land Use Agreements (ILUA) and Joint Management Agreement.
- Coordinates and leads Traditional Owner, community, and stakeholder engagement for the implementation of the new YT National Park including future parks and easements on behalf of YT Traditional Owners.
- Liaises extensively with relevant stakeholders in partnership with the department to ensure the implementation of the ILUA actions such as secondary consents, easements, and the development of the joint management plan.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following four (4) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than four (4) pages in total.
- Considerable experience in project management and contract administration processes including time management and financial management.
- Evidence of strong analytical and problem-solving skills and abilities in responding to complex and detailed issues in a challenging environment.
- Evidence of high-level oral communication and interpersonal skills and experience in effectively liaising and negotiating with Aboriginal groups, community, stakeholders and government agencies, to deliver joint management outcomes.
- Knowledge of and experience in joint management conservation and natural land management.
Note: The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current (issue date not older than 6 months) and satisfactory National Police Check and 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 the 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 Ann Mills on 0458 688 130, 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 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.
