Take responsibility for track and trail maintenance with a focus on managing and maintaining approximately 170km of mountain bike trails across the Perth Hills District, including the newly created Dwellingup Adventure Trails mountain bike trails, Goat Farm projects and soon to be constructed John Forest National Park trails.
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 DWELLINGUP OR JARRAHDALE
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON THURSDAY, 28 OCTOBER 2021
Job Description
Under the direction of the Operations Officer - PVS:
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Participates in the planning, coordination, and implementation of programs, projects, operations, and activities primarily associated with parks and visitor services (PVS) in the Perth Hills District, with a focus on recreation infrastructure, tracks and trails.
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Liaises with recreation and community groups, key stakeholders, and volunteers in a positive and informed manner.
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Undertakes an active role in prescribed burning and bushfire suppression operations.
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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Some knowledge and experience in the operational implementation of works programs associated with natural land management or a closely related area, including planning, implementing and managing project works, understanding the threats to conservation and wildlife values associated with parks and visitor services work, and knowledge of Visitor Risk Management principles and practices.
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Evidence of good interpersonal and oral communication skills with experience in liaising effectively with contractors and consultants (professional and technical providers e.g., engineers, cultural heritage, architects, surveyors, and interpretation designers), external organisations; government agencies, community, and special interest groups.
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Some knowledge and skills in leading and managing teams, working effectively as part of a team and independently; showing a high level of self-motivation, and skills in scheduling work, setting and reviewing goals, and controlling and reviewing progress; including experience with contractors and volunteers.
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Some experience in infrastructure development, maintenance and budget preparation, control and expenditure of allocated work projects.
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.
For Further Job-Related Information: Please contact Mr Laurence Radin on 0408 309 416, 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.