Assistant Operations Officer

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Regional and Fire Management Services Division

Assistant Operations Officer

DBCA3065616

PSCA, Level 1/2, $62,376 - $69,256 p.a. plus 10.5% Superannuation

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.

THIS IS A PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITION

THIS POSITION IS BASED IN BUSSELTON, MARGARET RIVER OR KIRUP

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON FRIDAY, 9 DECEMBER 2022

Job Description

Under immediate direction:

• Assists with the delivery of sustainable forest management, conservation, parks and visitor services, and fire management programs within the Blackwood district.

• Liaises with district and regional personnel as appropriate, to achieve the organisation and implementation of allocated works programs.

The position can operate across all the services within the district depending upon the development program engaged in and the operational needs of the district.

Selection Criteria

Applicants should address the following three (3) criteria including, where possible, the desirable criterion. These should be addressed in no more than two (2) pages in total. * Some knowledge (Level 1) and experience (Level 2) in working in natural land management or a closely related field or a related technical area, with a preference for some experience in recreation management and knowledge of conservation and other land management issues.

• Broad understanding of the issues involved in planning and implementing works programs.

• Some knowledge of the principles involved in developing and monitoring budgets. (Desirable)

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 Jeremy Chick on (08) 9752 5555, or for further information about the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions please visit .

Application Instructions:

To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:

A covering letter.

A written response addressing the above three (3) requested criteria (in no more than two (2) pages).

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.

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) is sincerely committed to its Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 and ensuring that people with disability have the same opportunities as other people to obtain and maintain employment with DBCA. It is strongly encouraged that people with a disability who meet the criteria for the position apply. DBCA may utilise Section 66R of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) to prioritise the appointment of a person with a disability from this process.

Applicants with a disability who require adjustments in the recruitment process can contact the Recruitment Officer on (08) 9219 9879 or . Do not send job applications to this email; they will not be accepted.

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.