Under Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Aboriginality is a genuine requirement for this position.
THIS IS A PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITION
THIS POSITION IS BASED IN KENSINGTON
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON MONDAY, 16 SEPTEMBER 2024
Job Description
Provides technical and field support for marine research, monitoring and science communication for the conservation of Western Australia’s marine biodiversity, with a particular focus on marine parks and reserves and the associated marine fauna.
Assists with science communication to regional staff, joint management partners and Indigenous communities.
This position offers development opportunities for Aboriginal people.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following five (5) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than two (2) pages in total.
- Under Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Aboriginality is a genuine requirement of this position.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and show initiative. Ability and willingness to work in remote areas and to undertake travel for field work.
- Knowledge (Level 2) or sound knowledge (Level 3) of the environment and experience (Level 2) or considerable experience (Level 3) assisting with research or monitoring (Essential) in the marine environment (Desirable).
- Demonstrated (Level 2) or considerable (Level 3) knowledge and experience in collecting and processing scientific data.
- Good (Level 2) or highly developed (Level 3) communication skills with an ability to liaise (Level 2) or experience in liaising (Level 3) with Aboriginal groups and other stakeholders.
Note: Applicants who meet selection criteria 3 and 4 to a high degree will be particularly well regarded.
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.
For Further Job-Related Information: Please contact Dr Holly Raudino on (08) 9724 6177, 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.
