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, FULL-TIME POSITION
THIS POSITION IS BASED IN BUNBURY
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON TUESDAY, 8 OCTOBER 2019
Job Description
Provides policy advice and operational guidance on the development and implementation of silvicultural practices for native forests. Monitors silvicultural standards and the attainment of silvicultural programs across the native forest estate.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following four (4) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than three (3) pages in total.
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Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field (e.g. Forestry or Forest Science) or an approved equivalent qualification.
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Considerable (SC3) or extensive (SC4) demonstrated experience of silvicultural practice in native forests.
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Demonstrated ability (SC3) or expertise (SC4) to design, plan and conduct independent investigations into sustainable forest management issues to provide policy advice and develop operational solutions.
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Well-developed (SC3) or high-level (SC4) interpersonal communication skills, including experience in liaison and negotiation with staff at a range of levels, industry and external stakeholders.
Note: 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 Dr Martin Rayner on (08) 9725 5927, 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 four (4) 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 assess your application.
For detailed assistance to ensure that you submit 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 Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (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.