THIS IS A SEASONAL, FULL-TIME POSITION
(SEPTEMBER 2024 TO MAY 2025 WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION AND/OR
RE-APPOINTMENT FOR SUBSEQUENT SEASONS)
THE APPLICATION CLOSING DATE HAS BEEN EXTENDED
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION NOW CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON TUESDAY, 30 JULY 2024
Job Description
Under the immediate supervision of the Senior Ranger:
- Carries out programmed operational activities and field logistical support, to protect and enhance Rottnest Island’s environment and facilities.
- Ensures compliance and delivers education in accordance with the Rottnest Island Authority Act 1987 and Rottnest Island Regulations 1988.
- Assists with maintenance and servicing of facilities, visitor risk management, fauna management and handling, incident response, interpretive programs, pest species control and conservation programs as directed.
- Contributes to and implements work programs consistent with departmental guidelines, policies and management plans.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following four (4) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than three (3) pages in total. Desirable criteria will be assessed as required.
Essential
- Well-developed interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, particularly with regard to delivering compliance or education about regulatory requirements in high pressure situations.
- Demonstrated competence in written and oral communication skills, including the ability to participate in reserve related public involvement, interpretive and educational activities, and proficiency in Microsoft Word, the use of spreadsheets and database software.
- Demonstrated experience in carrying out routine maintenance duties, including the use of hand tools, power tools and small engines within the area of natural resource management.
- Applies and promotes the principles of equity, diversity and work health and safety in the workplace.
The following essential criteria will be assessed at some stage during the selection process:
- Able to obtain a first aid certificate and qualification in oxygen resuscitation.
- Current unrestricted ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence.
- Possess a coxswain’s certificate or significant progression towards (Essential) or higher marine qualification (Desirable).
Desirable
- Demonstrated experience in the identification and management of risk with understanding of occupational, health and safety, and equity and diversity principles and practices.
- Experience reading and interpreting legislation.
- Knowledge of recreational boating, boating practices and the boat charter industry.
- Behaviour that reflects Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
Flexibility Requirement
- When not residing on island, must be capable of commuting to and from the Island on a regular basis and reside overnight on the island as rostered/required.
- Must be capable and willing to work rostered working arrangements including weekend and public holidays. Work hours will be posted on a fortnightly roster in advance.
- Must be capable and willing to carry an on-call phone if require and respond to afterhours call outs in a timely manner. An on-call roster will be prepared in advance.
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.
Relocation Costs: A proportion of relocation costs may be covered at the discretion of the RIA.
For Further Job-Related Information: Please contact Robbie Campbell on 0477 972 874, or further information about the Rottnest Island Authority, please visit https://ria.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
Rottnest Island Authority supports and values diversity and aims to build a workforce that is representative of the community we live in. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse background and people with disability. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
For adjustments required in the recruitment process, please contact the selection panel convenor.
Appointments may be made from this process within a 12-month period to positions that may be full-time or part-time, permanent, casual, seasonal (with the possibility of re-appointment for subsequent seasons) or contract, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.