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.
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.
THIS IS A PERMANENT, PART-TIME (0.6 FTE) POSITION
THIS POSITION ATTRACTS A DISTRICT ALLOWANCE IN ADDITION TO THE BASE SALARY
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON FRIDAY, 23 NOVEMBER 2018
THIS POSITION WOULD BE IDEALLY SUITED TO A LOCAL RESIDENT AS HOUSING IS NOT PROVIDED
Job Description
Under the immediate supervision of the Administration & Finance Coordinator:
- Assists with the provision of administrative, financial and clerical support to Karratha office, with particular emphasis on records management.
- Provides front counter and telephone receptionist services including dealing with general enquiries.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following three (3) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than a total of three (3) pages.
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Experience in dealing with internal and external enquiries with a customer service focus.
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Knowledge of office procedures and administration including demonstrated competency in the use of computer databases, spreadsheets and word processing software.
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Ability to undertake general clerical duties, records management and process and pay accounts.
In accordance with relevant legislation and departmental policy, the successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.
For the full role description, including detailed responsibilities and a full list of criteria including those that are not required to be addressed in the application please refer to attached Job Description below.
For Further Job Related Information: Please contact Ms Portia Brown on (08) 9182 2000, or for further information about the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions please visit www.dbca.wa.gov.au.
Application Instructions:
Applicants should submit a written response addressing the above three (3) requested criteria (in no more than three (3) pages) together with a current resume. Failure to do so may jeopardise the selection panel’s ability to make an assessment of your application.
For detailed assistance to ensure that you submit all of the required and appropriate information in your application, please ensure that you read the attached Job Application Kit carefully. All documents attached with your application must be in Word or PDF format.
No late or proforma applications will be accepted.
To avoid last minute congestion of the system, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online.
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. The Department also promotes flexible working arrangements.