The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) 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.
DBCA is sincerely committed to its Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2017-2022 and ensuring that people with disability have the same opportunities as other people to obtain and maintain employment with DBCA. It is strongly encouraged that people with a disability who meet the criteria for the position apply. DBCA may utilise Section 66R of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) to prioritise the appointment of a person with a disability from this process.
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 THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION OR PERMANENCY)
THIS POSITION IS BASED IN KENSINGTON
THIS RECRUITMENT PROCESS WILL BE USED TO FILL A SECOND VACANCY DBCA3131462 FOR 24 MONTHS FIXED-TERM, FULL-TIME (WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION OR PERMANENCY)
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON TUESDAY, 2 JUNE 2020
Job Description
Under the direct supervision (Level 3) or guidance (Level 4) of the Land Services Coordinator undertakes tenure administration for the terrestrial conservation and forest estate managed by the Department, including the acquisition of Crown lands for addition to conservation or forest reserves.
As part of a team attends to land tenure enquiries and proposals that fall within specified Departmental Regions as determined by the Land Services Coordinator.
Assists with completing the legislative, policy and administrative actions required to achieve the outcomes of the Government’s Plan for Our Parks Initiative.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following five (5) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than five (5) pages in total.
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Demonstrated awareness (L3) or knowledge (L4) of conservation reserves and their creation, administration and management.
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An ability (L3) or experience (L4) in documenting and acting on recommendations in management plans for changes in land tenure.
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Knowledge (L3) or working knowledge (L4) of the relevant sections of the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984 and the Land Administration Act 1997 related to the creation, administration and management of conservation reserves (DESIRABLE).
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Demonstrated ability (L3) or experience (L4) in liaising and consulting other Government agencies and local government authorities involved in land administration processes (DESIRABLE).
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An understanding of Departmental policies and programs for conserving biodiversity through the acquisition and reservation of land (DESIRABLE).
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 Mr Bok Ho on (08) 9219 8771, 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.