Exmouth is one of the few areas in Australia that can boast the Reef to Range experience. Adjacent the Cape Range National Park, the diving and snorkelling paradise of Ningaloo Marine Park attracts thousands of tourists every year.
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 EXMOUTH
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON THURSDAY, 29 JULY 2021
Job Description
Under the limited direction of the District Manager:
Responsible for planning, integrating, coordinating and facilitating the delivery of the annual schedule of works delivered in the National Parks of the Exmouth District including:
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Implementation of management of operational plans and maintenance programs.
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Coordinating and planning plant, vehicles, equipment, services and material resources in order to implement the works program.
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High level communication, consultation and liaison with traditional owners, community, adjacent pastoralists and other stakeholders in relation to departmental works program outcomes.
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Liaising with other district staff, to provide assistance and facilitate resolution of any conflict of resource allocation between the district programs including joint management arrangements, conservation, marine, fire and parks and visitor services.
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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Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience in natural resource land management including environmental, recreational, fire, and reserve management with a focus on recreational management and implementing work programs, preferably in remote areas and across multiple work areas.
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Demonstrated experience of high-level leadership, supervisory, works program planning across multiple locations, and human resource management skills, including the ability to conduct performance development and management reviews. The ability to adapt and find solutions to problems across a dynamic work centre.
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Evidence of highly developed oral communication and interpersonal skills, and experience in effective liaison, conflict resolution and negotiation with traditional owners, community, other government agencies, industry and stakeholders, with experience in and willingness to work with Aboriginal people and having an awareness of their culture.
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Demonstrated experience in, and knowledge of administrative and financial management, including budget preparation, works planning, monitoring multiple capital works/maintenance expenditure programs and expenditure control.
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.
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 Miss Elise Launer on 0459 845 123 or Miss Leah Pearson on (08) 9947 8003, 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.