Clerical Officer

Pemberton is a town in the southwest corner of Western Australia. It’s known for the tall karri trees of Gloucester National Park, including the Gloucester Tree with its lookout point. Also in the park are the Cascades waterfall and Lefroy Brook’s rocky rapids. Just outside town are more giant karris at Warren National Park and vast dunes at Yeagarup Beach.THIS IS A PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITIONTHIS POSITION IS BASED IN PEMBERTONAPPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON MONDAY, 13 MAY 2024Job DescriptionUnder the immediate supervision of the Administration and Finance Officer:

• Provides general administration and clerical support to district staff and secretarial support for the District Manager and Operations Manager.

• Provides front counter and telephone reception services for the district office.

• Assists the district administration team provide support to operational functions of the department, within the Donnelly District of the Warren Region.

Selection CriteriaApplicants should address the following three (3) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than three (3) pages in total. * Experience in dealing with internal and external enquiries, having a customer service focus, and evidence of openness and honesty in all dealings including supervisors, work colleagues, customers and the general public.

• Knowledge of office procedures and administration including demonstrated competency in the use of computer databases, spreadsheets and word processing software.

• Ability to undertake records management and general clerical duties, including the processing of financial documents.

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 the 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 Sharon Gill on (08) 9776 1207, 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 three (3) 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 StatementThe 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.