The following benefits apply to this position:
- A No Fixed Hours Allowance of between $19,183 - $20,182 per annum.
- A District Allowance of $8,333 (single) or $16,666 (double).
- 7 weeks annual leave (4 weeks normal, 2 weeks with No Fixed Hours Allowance, 1 week North West leave) plus 2-5 days travel leave.
- Annual airfare entitlement for employee plus family/dependents.
- Seasonal electricity (air conditioning) allowance.
- Camping and seagoing allowances apply.
- Housing subsidy/rental assistance.
- Relocation allowance can be negotiated.
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 BROOME
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON WEDNESDAY, 10 MARCH 2021
About the Lalang-garram marine parks:
The wild and remote Kimberley coastline is one of the last remaining relatively unspoilt coastlines on earth. This coastline is also recognised as one of the world’s most ecologically diverse marine areas. The three Lalang-garram marine parks are a living cultural landscape and lie within the traditional country of the Dambimangari Native Title Holders. The Lalang-garram marine parks provide protection to approximately 1.3 million hectares of remarkable Kimberley marine environment from the internationally recognised Garaangaddim (Horizontal Falls) to Iledda (the Walcott Inlet), Yowjab (Montgomery Reef), and the spectacular wilderness values of Malandoom (Prince Regent River).
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an enthusiastic team of professionals, working with DBCA, in a formal joint management partnership with the Dambimangari Aboriginal Corporation (DAC), as Senior Ranger (Marine) for the Lalang-garram marine parks. The position will be based out of Broome with regular on park expeditions taking place primarily on-board DBCA’s liveaboard patrol vessel Worndoom, but also using other vessels within DBCA’s fleet and chartered aircraft throughout the year. The role involves working across the marine park in capacities ranging from research and monitoring projects, visitor engagement, education, patrol and enforcement and working with staff and Traditional Owners from DBCA and DAC.
Job Description
Under the direction of the Coordinator (Lalang-garram Parks):
Manages the Lalang-garram marine parks in the West Kimberley district in joint management with traditional owners including:
- The development and delivery of the annual Lalang-garram Marine Parks’ works program for parks and visitor services and conservation, in accordance with departmental guidelines, policies, joint management agreements, management plans and budgeting requirements.
- Supervision, works programming and career development of marine ranger team including fee for service rangers from Dambimangari Aboriginal Corporation.
- Undertaking marine park patrols and maintaining and skippering departmental vessels and equipment.
- Assisting with the development and delivery of conservation, cultural protection, managing visitation, science, education, interpretive and enforcement works programs.
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 leading, supervising and managing teams, empowering individuals to work with confidence both in teams and independently to deliver agreed outcomes and priorities.
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Evidence of well-developed oral and interpersonal skills and experience in developing and maintaining positive relationships with traditional owners, commercial operators, licensees, key stakeholders, community groups and the general public, and have the ability to be involved in patrol and enforcement activities.
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Experience and knowledge of implementing operational plans and works programs associated with marine, island and coastal management, preferably in the Kimberley region.
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Knowledge of and experience in the maintenance and operation of vessels requiring a Coxswain Grade 1 (NC) as a minimum certificate of competency.
Note: The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current (issue date not older than 6 months) and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.
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The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current Working With Children Check card prior to commencement.
For the full role description, detailed responsibilities and a full list of selection criteria, 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 Darren Stevens on 0429 994 006, or for further information about the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions please visit https://www.dbca.wa.gov.au/.
Application Instructions:
To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:
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.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. 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.
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 Recruitment Officer on (08) 9219 9879 or recruitment@dbca.wa.gov.au. Do not send job applications to this email; they will not be accepted.