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SalaryPSCA, Level 5, $96,307 - $105,254 p.a. plus 11% Superannuation plus 25% District Allowance
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 12-MONTH FIXED-TERM, FULL-TIME POSITION
(WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION OR PERMANENCY)
THIS POSITION IS BASED IN EXMOUTH
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON MONDAY, 22 JANUARY 2024
Job Description
Under the limited direction of the Operations Manager:
- Identifies, develops, implements, reports and advises on conservation programs and operations as identified in relevant regional conservation service plans, management plans, wildlife management programs, interim management guidelines and other departmental programs including development proposals and fire operations.
- Directs, coordinates, prepares and delivers wildlife conservation plans, threat abatement programs, area management plans and monitoring programs.
- Provides expert advice on conservation and wildlife management matters.
- Contributes to engagement with traditional owners as Joint Management partners in conservation matters.
Applicants should address the following four (4) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than four (4) pages in total. * Considerable knowledge of, and experience in the delivery of nature conservation, and natural resource management, including planning and implementing works programs, planning, monitoring and reporting on activities, identifying threats and values and implementing measures to rehabilitate or recover those values.
- Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience in effective liaison and negotiation at a senior level to achieve organisational objectives with external organisations, including local authorities, industry, other government agencies, stakeholders, Aboriginal groups, community interest groups and the media with evidence of having responded to and resolved complex and detailed issues. Ability and willingness to work Aboriginal people and having an awareness of culture.
- Demonstrated experience, knowledge and skills in leadership and human resource management skills and the management of staff and across programs, researchers, contractors and volunteers, including an ability to promote employee development, deal with contentious issues and improve performance management, empowering staff to achieve agreed outcomes.
- Demonstrated experience in, and knowledge of administrative and financial management including budget preparation, expenditure control within financial constraints and an ability to apply for external grant applications.
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 or a visa with entitlement to live and work in Australia for the term of the contract.
For Further Job-Related Information: Please contact Ms Alicia Whittington on (08) 9182 2034 or Ms Leah Pearson on 0418 416 442, 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 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.
