Join us in our mission to promote biodiversity, conserve our valuable ecosystems, and provide engaging attractions that connect people with nature.
THIS IS A PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITION
THIS POSITION IS BASED IN KALGOORLIE
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON THURSDAY, 14 NOVEMBER 2024
Goldfields Region manages 8.6 million hectares of conservation reserves including national parks, conservation parks, nature reserves, timber reserves, State forest and former pastoral leases (proposed reserves). Staff within the region work with traditional owners in many of these reserves to help protect the natural and cultural values of the area and to ensure customary activities and traditional practices are maintained. Goldfields Region is also responsible for fire preparedness, weeds and feral animal control on 40.3 million hectares of unallocated Crown land and unmanaged reserves.
We currently have an opportunity for a Regional Operations Officer - Work Health and Safety to join our team.
Under general direction, you will:
- Coordinate, review and monitor all aspects of workplace safety in the region. Provide focus and guidance to all employees and contractors working within the region on safety related matters.
- Collate and disseminate information relating to safe working practices, including culturally safe practices required of staff on-country as recommended by local joint management partners and Traditional Owners.
- Ensure Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and a process for the completion of job inductions exists and occurs within the region.
- Coordinate and facilitate Work Health and Safety (WHS) and relevant regional training and inductions for staff and contractors.
- Coordinate and facilitate the procurement, maintenance and utilisation of safety equipment as appropriate for the work undertaken.
- Engage with the Health, Safety and Wellbeing section to ensure a coordinated and consistent approach to WHS is achieved and maintained.
At DBCA, we have adopted Leadership Expectations which provides a common understanding of the mindsets and expected behaviours required of all our employees and the public sector. In this role, you will be Leading Others to help drive positive change.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following four (4) criteria, including where possible the desirable criterion. These should be addressed in no more than four (4) pages in total.
- Considerable operational knowledge and experience in natural resource management including environmental, recreational, fire, and park management with a preference for someone who understands how work health and safety and training applies in these areas.
- Demonstrated experience of high-level leadership, supervisory, and human resource management skills, including conducting health and safety reviews of work practices, fostering an environment of continual improvement in work health and safety, and maintaining records, databases and administration relevant to Work Health and Safety; knowledge of the workers compensation process would be advantageous.
- Evidence of well-developed oral communication and interpersonal skills and experience in effective liaison and negotiation with the other government agencies, non-government agencies, industry, stakeholders, and community interest groups, to achieve acceptable outcomes within specified timeframes.
- Knowledge and experience of working with Traditional Owners to deliver on-country goals and outcomes through joint management, cooperation or collaboration. (Desirable)
About Us
DBCA, one of Western Australia's largest state government agencies, provides exciting and challenging career opportunities in biodiversity conservation and park and natural resource management. We employ people with world-class scientific, policy, land and marine management, visitor services, research and educational skills.
In addition to the attractive salary and opportunities to contribute to biodiversity and environmental conservation initiatives, the department offers incentives including:
Benefits of working with us
The department offers a broad range of benefits with some listed here:
- Flexible working arrangements.
- 11.5% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options.
- District Allowance.
- 3 days additional public sector holidays each year
- Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
- Access to study, bereavement, foster caring and parenting leave.
- A confidential employee assistant program (EAP) for you and your family, including psychology and counselling services.
- A National Park Entry Pass.
- Well-established learning and development programs.
- Provision for subsidised housing.
- Relocation and other allowances.
For more information on what we do, our recruitment process, and why working at the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is an attractive proposition, please visit our website.
How to apply:
All applications are to be submitted online. Select 'Apply for job', located at either the top or the bottom of the screen, and follow the instructions; you will need to provide a:
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maximum four (4)-page covering letter, demonstrating your skill, experience and knowledge relevant to the selection criteria outlined above.
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current CV, including the details of two referees.
For further job-related information: contact Cindy Miller on (08) 9080 5555 or for further information about the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, visit https://www.dbca.wa.gov.au/.
We have a detailed Job Application Kit to provide information about us, the value of the department and practical guidance on the process for you. Please ensure you have saved your documents in MS Word (.docx files only) or PDF format and have allowed plenty of time to submit your application, as late, emailed and proforma applications will not be accepted.
For the full role description, detailed responsibilities and a full list of selection criteria, please refer to the Job Description link below. The documents linked 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.
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.
