This is an exciting opportunity to assist reef managers to work both locally and as part of an international network of World Heritage listed coral reefs, to create innovative approaches to building the resilience of the Ningaloo Reef and communities to challenges such as climate change.
Exmouth is one of the few areas in Australia that can boast the Reef to Range experience. Adjacent the Cape Range National Park, the diving and snorkelling paradise of Ningaloo Marine Park attracts thousands of tourists every year.
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 24 MONTH FIXED-TERM FULL-TIME POSITION (WITH POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION OR PERMANENCY)
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON FRIDAY, 1 FEBRUARY 2019
Job Description
Under the limited supervision of the Marine Program Coordinator, responsible for:
- Facilitating and supporting the development of a Ningaloo Coast Resilient Reef Strategy, through extensive community and stakeholder engagement which;
- guides, focuses and assists all involved to understand and build reef resilience; and
- identifies primary challenges and opportunities for resilience building.
- Collaborating with the Resilient Reefs network, subject matter experts, the Resilient Reef partnership, and other partners as appropriate, to leverage these resources to bring appropriate support to achieve the sustained resilience of Ningaloo reef.
- Establishing an ongoing collaborative structure that assists with the delivery of the Ningaloo Coast Resilient Reef Strategy and monitors and evaluates its impact on the reef’s resilience.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following five (5) criteria, including the desirable criterion. These should be addressed in no more than five (5) pages in total.
- Considerable experience and knowledge of working in management in a large diverse organisation such as government agency, corporation and/or not for profit organisation.
- Evidence of highly-developed interpersonal and oral communication skills, and considerable experience in liaising, consulting and negotiating effectively with senior officers of State, Commonwealth and local governments, internal and external stakeholders, external organisations, community, Aboriginal groups, and the media to deliver positive and effective outcomes.
- Evidence of ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently; show a high level of self- motivation, with experience and evidence of ability to implement successfully major projects involving multiple sectors or disciplines within required timeframes and resource constraints.
- Experience in adaptive management and applying innovative approaches to marine and/or natural area management.
- Experience in leading strategic planning and operations in the areas of public policy, reef management and or economic or community development. (Desirable)
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 Mr Arvid Hogstrom, District Manager on 0428 121 127, 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 five (5) requested criteria (in no more than five (5) 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.