AddressTHIS IS A PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITION
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE ATMIDDAY ON THURSDAY, 8 FEBRUARY 2024
This exciting new opportunity to work in a unique environment and be part of a dedicated team within the Environment, Heritage and Parks team of Wadjemup / Rottnest Island.
We are seeking an experienced person to plan and implement the conservation service on Wadjemup, through leadership of the conservation team and works in liaison with the Managers of the Environment, Heritage and Parks Division. The role works across both the terrestrial and marine environments. The role will be based with daily commute to Island at a minimum of 4 days per week, with daily commuting. Some overnight stays can be arranged.
The position coordinates, prepares and delivers wildlife and vegetation conservation plans, monitoring programs and threat abatement programs for both the terrestrial and marine environments.
The role will provide advice to the Environment Approvals and Compliance Coordinator on environmental matters for assessment and approvals support and direction for island projects, developments, operations.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following essential criteria. These should be addressed in no more than three (3) pages in total. Desirable criteria will be assessed as required.
Essential
Considerable knowledge of and experience in the delivery of nature conservation and natural resource management across both the marine and terrestrial environment. Including planning and implementing works and monitoring programs and reporting on activities, identifying threats to conservation and wildlife values and implementing measures required to rehabilitate and recover those values.
Demonstrated experience of high-level leadership, supervisory, team management, works program planning and human resource management skills, including the ability to conduct performance development and management reviews.
Evidence of highly developed oral and written communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience in effectively communicating.
Demonstrated experience in, and knowledge of administrative and financial management of operations including project management, risk management, contract management, budget preparation, expenditure control within financial constraints.
- Tertiary qualification in environmental or an equivalent relevant discipline.
Desirable
Experience in the management of volunteer groups.
Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
- Behaviour that reflects Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
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.
AND
The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current Working With Children Check card 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.
Relocation Costs: A proportion of relocation costs may be covered at the discretion of the RIA.
For Further Job-Related Information: Please contact Ms Rebecca Gabbitus on 0418 101 151, or further information about the Rottnest Island Authority, please visit https://ria.wa.gov.au/.
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 five (5) 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 Statement
Rottnest Island Authority supports and values diversity and aims to build a workforce that is representative of the community we live in. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse background and people with disability. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
For adjustments required in the recruitment process, please contact the selection panel convenor.
Similar appointments may be made from this process within a 12-month period to positions that may be permanent or contract, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.
