Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. To apply you must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) descent, identify as ATSI and be recognised as such by the ATSI community. Preference will be given to Badimia members or approved Badimia applicants.
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.
THESE ARE PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITIONS
THESE POSITIONS ARE BASED IN THUNDELARRA
THE APPLICATION CLOSING DATE HAS BEEN EXTENDED
APPLICATIONS FOR THESE POSITIONS NOW CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON FRIDAY, 22 OCTOBER 2021
Job Description
Under the immediate direction of the Ranger:
Participates in a range of activities relating to conservation and land management work within the Karara Rangeland Park and Badimia Conservation Reserves, including assisting with:
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General park management and maintenance including infrastructure and equipment fabrication and installation, feral animal and weed control and visitor information and education.
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Bushfire suppression and prescribed burning programs.
This position is a mentored development employment opportunity for Aboriginal people with preference given to Badimia members or approved Badimia applicants.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following four (4) criteria, including where possible the desirable criterion. These should be addressed in no more than three (3) pages in total.
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Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. To apply you must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) descent, identify as ATSI and be recognised as such by the ATSI community. Preference will be given to Badimia members or approved Badimia applicants.
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Experience or interest in working on country and ability to participate in manual activities related to conservation and land management; including maintenance and construction of reserve-related infrastructure, conservation of cultural values, flora and fauna protection and prescribed burning.
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Evidence of ability to liaise and interact in a positive manner. Have good communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively in a team.
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Experience in operating equipment such as chainsaws, brush cutters and common maintenance tools. (Desirable)
Note: The successful applicants 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 Emma Hazelton on (08) 9964 0901, 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.
