Bunbury has all the major benefits of city-living opportunities, facilities and attractions mixed into a beautiful seaside setting. Bunbury is one of Western Australia’s largest towns, a major port and business centre. Bunbury offers many nature-based attractions including fishing, swimming beaches and the Dolphin Discovery Centre in Koombana Bay.
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 THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2020
Job Description
Under the general direction of the Regional Parks Coordinator:
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Organises and undertakes the implementation of operations, works programs, activities and projects within the Preston River to Ocean Regional Park and Leschenault Regional Park of the South West Region, known as Regional Parks.
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Monitors and reports on operations.
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Liaises with community, key stakeholders and community groups in a positive and informed manner.
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Undertakes an active role in prescribed burning and bushfire suppression operations.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following four (4) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than four (4) pages in total.
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Experience in the operational implementation of works programs associated with natural land management or a closely related area, plus knowledge of project management in natural settings.
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Evidence of well-developed interpersonal and oral communication skills with experience in liaising effectively with external organisations; government agencies, community, and special interest groups with a preference for someone willing to work with Aboriginal people and having an awareness of their culture.
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Experience, knowledge and skills in leading and managing teams, working effectively as part of a team and independently; and showing a high level of self-motivation.
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Experience in infrastructure development, maintenance and budget preparation, control and expenditure of allocated work projects.
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, detailed responsibilities and a full list of selection criteria, including those that are not required to be addressed in the written application, please refer to attached Job Description below. The documents attached to this advertisement are available in alternative formats upon request.
For Further Job Related Information: Please contact Ms Aminya Ennis on (08) 9725 4300, or for further information about the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions please visit www.dbca.wa.gov.au.
Application Instructions:
Applicants should submit the following:
Failure to do so may jeopardise the selection panel’s ability to assess your application.
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.
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.
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. 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 Workforce Diversity Consultant on (08) 9219 9828 or employeerelations@dbca.wa.gov.au. Do not send job applications to this email; they will not be accepted.