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 PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITION
THIS POSITION IS BASED IN EXMOUTH
THE APPLICATION CLOSING DATE HAS BEEN EXTENDED
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION NOW CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON TUESDAY, 3 AUGUST 2021
Job Description
Under the general direction of the Senior Operations Officer:
- Plans, co-ordinates and implements delivery of multiple parks and visitor services works programs including capital projects and capital maintenance programs.
- Assists with the preparation of budgets, and the monitoring and control of recurrent expenditure within the Exmouth district. Supervises, and coordinates staff and contractors to undertake these works.
- Liaises with traditional owners, external government agencies, adjacent pastoralists and other stakeholders and community in relation to departmental works program outcomes.
- Liaises with other district staff, to provide assistance and delivery of parks and visitor services, fire, conservation and marine programs across the district.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following four (4) criteria, including where possible the desirable criterion. These should be addressed in no more than four (4) pages in total.
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Demonstrated knowledge and experience in natural resource management, including land management and planning, resolving recreational facility delivery issues and understanding the threats to conservation and wildlife values.
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Demonstrated experience in effective leadership of teams, evidence of well-developed interpersonal and oral communication skills and in liaising with the public and visitors, external organisations, including other government agencies, community, and special interest groups. An ability and willingness to work with traditional owners.
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Demonstrated experience and knowledge in financial management and administration, and other management systems, including project management, contract management, risk management and information technology.
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Experience in high visitation park management and campgrounds, visitor site design, construction and maintenance processes and principles. (Desirable)
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.
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.