Director, Environment & Infrastructure

Kings Park and Botanic Garden is a world-leading botanic garden and the most visited destination in Western Australia. Along with Bold Park, these iconic parks offer a prestigious work environment among some of the highest profile parklands and urban bushland areas in the State.
This role provides strategic leadership and management in the conservation of bushland areas of Kings Park and Bold Park, manages risk and response capability for fire, environmental and infrastructure risks. Oversees building condition management, heritage asset management, infrastructure and mechanical services including complex irrigation systems and other infrastructure supporting ex-situ collections, turf and the presentation in parkland areas. Manages and facilitates major and minor infrastructure projects within capital works and maintenance programs. Facilitates fleet management and waste management protocols to support operational and sustainability objectives.
We have adopted leadership expectations which provides a common understanding of the mindsets and expected behaviours required of all our employees and the public sector. The department's leadership context for this role is multiple area leader.
The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.
Selection Criteria * Personal attributes and an approach to working and relating to staff, peers and stakeholders that is consistent with DBCA corporate values (refer below).

• Extensive knowledge of, and experience in cultural and conservation estate management (or closely related field or related technical area) with particular emphasis on biodiversity conservation, protection of natural assets, and the provision of infrastructure to support tourism, recreation and visitor services in protected natural areas.
• Highly developed interpersonal, oral communication, written communication and organisational skills.
• Extensive experience in managing and leading a multi-disciplinary team, and empowering staff to achieve agreed outcomes including evidence of ability to set clear direction, optimize workplace diversity, introduce change, promote staff development, health and safety, and review and adjust staff performance.
• Substantial experience and competence in financial management and other management systems; including, infrastructure project/program management, asset management and risk management.

Values
It is expected that all employees consistently demonstrate the following values:

• Integrity - commitment to knowing and doing what is right.
• Collaboration - commitment to team, partnership and the support of others.
• Accountability - commitment to being transparent, taking ownership and personal responsibility.
• Respect - commitment to the respect of people, culture and place.
• Excellence - commitment to quality, innovation and continuous improvement.

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Date published:
31-Jan-2024
Closing date:
22-Feb-2024