This position attracts a District Allowance, Air Conditioning Allowance, and Fire Duties Allowance in addition to the base salary quoted above.
The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is committed to promoting biodiversity and conservation to enrich people’s lives, through sustainable management of Western Australia’s species, ecosystems, lands and the attractions in the department’s care.
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 BROOME
THE APPLICATION CLOSING DATE HAS BEEN EXTENDED
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION NOW CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON FRIDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2021
Job Description
Under the minimal direction of the District Manager, the Operations Manager is responsible for:
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Leading and implementing works programs in the West Kimberley District, both marine and terrestrial, determining standards and ensuring all activities are compatible with departmental and service objectives and management responsibilities.
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Leading and managing staff and ensuring a close liaison and working relationship occurs across the district and between regional staff and specialist branches, to provide for an integrated and effective delivery of services.
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Responsible for internal and external liaison with joint management partners, stakeholders and the community with regard to the district’s service programs.
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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Substantial experience in natural resource management including environmental, recreational, fire, terrestrial, marine park, and reserve management, and having an understanding of the threats to biodiversity from human interaction and the abatement programs used for conservation.
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Considerable experience of high-level leadership, supervisory, organisational, works program planning, and human resource management skills; including a demonstrated ability to promote staff development, deal with contentious issues and improve performance, empowering staff to achieve agreed outcomes.
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Evidence of high-level oral communication and interpersonal skills, and experience in effective liaison and negotiation with other government agencies, industry, stakeholders, and community interest groups, and the media, plus ability and willingness to work with traditional owners with a preference for someone with demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal people and having an awareness of their culture.
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Considerable experience in and knowledge of administrative and financial management, including budget preparation 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.
Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for WA Workforces: Applicants are advised of the recently announced mandatory vaccination policy for a majority of occupations and workforces in WA. This will be introduced in a phased approach and more information can be found at Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for WA workforces (www.wa.gov.au).
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 Robert Blok on 0427 973 729, 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:
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A covering letter. This should include a brief statement as to why you blieve you have the strongest claim to the position.
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A written response addressing the above four (4) requested criteria (in no more than four (4) pages).
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A current resume.
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.