Business Manager Bait Factory

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 BUNBURY
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON FRIDAY, 19 JANUARY 2024
Job Description
Under the limited direction of the Regional Leader Sustainable Forest Management:

• Manages the marketing and profitable operation of the Bait Factory.

• Manages all administration and strategic planning for the Bait Factory.

• Responsible for all aspects of distribution and delivery of pest bait products in full compliance with the Department of Health Licence 4081, National Standards, full cost recovery and where required Departmental approvals.

Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following four (4) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than four (4) pages in total. * Demonstrated understanding of the issues involved in managing a manufacturing facility preferably with experience and knowledge of factory hygiene and toxin security.

• Evidence of highly developed oral communication and interpersonal skills, and experience in liaising, consulting and negotiating with external organisations, including local authorities, private companies, other government agencies, stakeholders (including indigenous) and community interest groups.

• Demonstrated experience in applying administrative and financial management skills, including budget preparation and expenditure control.

• Evidence of ability to build rapport, lead a team, work collaboratively, effectively and with integrity under minimal direction.

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 Aminya Ennis on (08) 9725 4300, 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 written response addressing the above four (4) requested criteria (in no more than four (4) 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.
Applicants with a disability who require adjustments in the recruitment process can contact the Senior 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.