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 12-MONTH FIXED-TERM, FULL-TIME POSITION
(WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION OR PERMANENCY)
THIS POSITION IS BASED IN MATUWA (EX-LORNA GLEN PASTORAL LEASE) - PROPOSED MATUWA-KURRARA KURRARA NATIONAL PARK
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON THURSDAY, 15 APRIL 2021
Job Description
Under the general direction of the Joint Management Coordinator:
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Responsible for the development, organisation and implementation of works programs, projects and activities on the proposed Matuwa - Kurrara Kurrara and Lake Carnegie National Parks which is proposed to be jointly managed with the Tarlka Matuwa Piarku Aboriginal Corporation (TMPAC).
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Supervises, organises and mentors Wiluna Martu Rangers to undertake these works.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following five (5) criteria in a written application. These should be addressed in no more than four (4) pages in total.
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Experience in natural resource management, including land management and planning; with a preference for someone with knowledge of nature conservation, cultural heritage and recreational facility delivery issues.
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Evidence of well -developed interpersonal and oral communication skills with experience in liaising with external organisations; including other government agencies, community, and special interest groups, plus an ability and willingness to work with traditional owners to deliver native title aspirations and goals through joint management, cooperation or collaborative arrangements.
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Knowledge and experience of working effectively as part of a team and independently; showing a high level of self-motivation, and skills in organising and implementing works programs.
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Demonstrated ability to supervise others, identify training needs and promote an environment of continuous learning.
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Willingness and ability to travel and work away from home, and prepare for and camp in remote locations, for up to 25% of the work time when required.
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.
Eligibility: To be eligible for permanent appointment, it is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status. To be eligible for fixed-term appointments, it is essential to have a visa with entitlement to live and work in Australia for the term of the contract.
For Further Job Related Information: Please contact Mr Peter Batt on (08) 9080 5555, 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.