Karratha is one of the largest and fastest growing towns in the north of Western Australia and is the heart of the West Pilbara Coast. Its location makes it an ideal base for exploring the Millstream Chichester National Park, Karijini National Park, Murujuga National Park, Dampier Archipelago, Point Samson and the Montebello Islands.
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 KARRATHA
THE APPLICATION CLOSING DATE HAS BEEN EXTENDED
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON MONDAY, 11 OCTOBER 2021
Job Description
Under the limited supervision of the Environmental Officer – Conservation and Developments Management:
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Reviews, provides scientific advice and assists the response to Environmental Impact Assessments, Land Use Planning proposals, clearing permits, other development proposals and operational conservation management works programs (i.e. fire and invasive species management).
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Participates in planning and implementing the conservation program with a particular emphasis on, adaptive management processes and monitoring, to broaden the knowledge and understanding of biodiversity, threatened and priority species and threatening processes across the Pilbara region.
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Contributes to the development and ongoing maintenance of regional conservation information and data management systems.
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Works with a broad range of partners, proponents and agencies to achieve conservation outcomes in the Pilbara region.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following five (5) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than five (5) pages in total.
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Considerable experience in undertaking environmental impact assessment on major infrastructure, mining and large scale development projects, using a sound knowledge and understanding of current environmental issues, and applying technical and scientific knowledge to moderately complex biodiversity management issues, arising from developments (including land and water values), in order to achieve environmental outcomes.
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Considerable knowledge and experience of threatening processes, conservation management, and in a broad range of either flora or fauna survey and monitoring techniques; with a preference for someone with knowledge of flora or fauna in Western Australia.
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Highly developed written communication skills, including considerable experience in collating and analysing data, managing datasets, and using computer skills for report writing, spreadsheets and creating databases, integrated with GIS applications for landscape mapping.
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Highly developed interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience, knowledge, and skills in liaising effectively with senior officers in the private and public sectors, working effectively as part of a team and independently; showing a high level of self-motivation, and organising and implementing works programs.
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An ability and willingness to work with traditional owners to deliver Native Title aspirations and goals through joint management, cooperation, or collaborative arrangements.
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 Mr David Pickles on (08) 9182 2036, 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.