PSCA, Level 8, $136,296 - $147,609 p.a. plus 10.5% Superannuation
THIS IS A PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITION
THIS POSITION IS BASED IN KARRATHA
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON MONDAY, 27 FEBRUARY 2023
More than just a job
Lead by example and make a real difference to regional communities and the environment.
This is one of the most wide-ranging and diverse roles in the Western Australian public sector.
Immerse yourself in some of the most inspiring, challenging and unique landscapes in the world!
Our team
The Parks and Wildlife Service at the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions manages over 31 million hectares of national parks, marine parks, conservation reserves, State forests and other reserves throughout Western Australia. In addition, we are responsible for the management of fire mitigation, weeds and feral animals on another 91 million hectares of unallocated Crown land.
We embrace the diversity and breadth of our team’s life experiences and professional skills to deliver practical and quality business outcomes.
We work as a team in some of Australia’s most beautiful and internationally recognised parks and reserves.
We help conserve plants, animals, ecosystems and cultural heritage and help provide unique visitor experiences for all to enjoy.
We work closely with traditional owners through cooperative and joint management arrangements.
We carry out fire management, threatened species conservation, land and infrastructure management, nature-based tourism and education programs.
About this role
As Regional Manager Pilbara you will:
Support and nurture a culture of safety, teamwork, comradery, professionalism and instill a can-do attitude in your team.
Oversee the management of over 3.5 million hectares of conservation estate and provide leadership, support and guidance to approximately 95 staff.
Be supported by a district office and District Manager in Exmouth and ranger stations at Karijini National Park, Millstream National Park and Coral Bay.
Be required to lead and support extensive engagement with traditional owners, key stakeholders, and leaders in regional and remote communities.
Ensure that service delivery aligns with complex and diverse strategic and business priorities.
Oversee fire and incident management and visitor risk programs as well as participate in a rostered duty officer role.
The Regional Manager Pilbara is one of one of nine regional managers across Western Australia that support the Executive Director Regional and Fire Management Services to deliver integrated frontline and operational services and programs across the State.
The benefits
Working in the Pilbara Region attracts great benefits including:
Subsidised housing.
Travel concessions.
District allowance.
5% annual leave loading (capped at Level 8.1).
Generous personal leave entitlements (15 days per annum).
Cultural Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders employees.
3 Additional Public Service Holiday in Lieu Days leave per year.
Free access to a confidential employee assistance program for you and your family, which includes psychology and counselling services (6 sessions per year).
Salary packaging options (conditions apply).
Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.
For further information about living in the Pilbara please visit the Pilbara Development Commission website at https://www.pdc.wa.gov.au/.
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To be successful in this role we are looking for someone with:
Evidence of empowering leadership experience in a large multidisciplinary team and substantial competence in long term planning and financial and risk management.
Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated skills in stakeholder engagement and management with traditional owners and with other leaders working for and in remote and regional communities.
Extensive experience in the field of natural land and resource management including conservation, fire management and parks and visitor services.
The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position.
If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don’t necessarily align with key criteria in the job description, we encourage you to contact the listed staff member to discuss further. There may be other opportunities where you may be the right candidate to join our department in other roles.
Applying for this Job
Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only:
A current resume detailing your experience, skills and achievements relevant to the role with details of two referees.
A written response addressing the three selection criteria below in no more than three (3) pages.
Selection Criteria
Evidence of empowering leadership experience in a large multidisciplinary team and substantial competence in long term planning and financial and risk management.
Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated skills in stakeholder engagement and management with traditional owners and with other leaders working for and in remote and regional communities.
Extensive experience in the field of natural land and resource management including conservation, fire management, emergency management, visitor risk and parks and visitor services.
To be eligible for this role you are required to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status. You will also be required to possess or obtain a current (not older than 6 months) and satisfactory National Police Check.
If you have any access or communication needs to allow you to better participate in this process, please contact our Employment and Recruitment Officer on (08) 9219 9879 or via email at recruitment@dbca.wa.gov.au.
If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.
For further information regarding this job, please contact Jason Foster, Executive Director Regional and Fire Management Services on (08) 9219 9378.
Applications submitted on or after midday on the closing date will not be accepted.
