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Regional and Fire Management Services Division
Machine Plant Operator Pool
Pool Ref PA2404MPO
AWUGA, Level 3, $66,851 - $69,517 p.a. plus 11% Superannuation
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 RECRUITMENT POOL WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR A PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS
THIS RECRUITMENT POOL WILL PRIMARILY BE USED TO FILL PERMANENT,
FULL-TIME VACANCIES BASED IN PEMBERTON, MANJIMUP AND NORTHCLIFFE
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POOL CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON FRIDAY, 8 MARCH 2024
Job Description
Under the direction of the Machine Plant Coordinator:
- Operates heavy machinery such as a 950 Caterpillar Wheel Loader or equivalent, D6 Caterpillar bulldozer or equivalent in forested environments and challenging terrain. Undertakes loading, unloading and transportation of heavy machinery with Prime Mover and float on a variety of roads and conditions.
- Undertakes bushfire suppression work at all categories of bushfire (level 1, 2 and 3) once fire line competent.
- Applies appropriate disease hygiene and work, health and safety requirements at all times.
The following selection criteria is provided for information purposes only. In applying for this position, applicants are not required to prepare responses to the selection criteria. Please refer to the ‘How to Apply’ section of this advertisement. * Demonstrated ability to operate heavy machinery such as a 950 Caterpillar Wheel Loader or equivalent, and/or D6 Caterpillar bulldozer or equivalent in forested environments and challenging terrain and/or can load, unload and transport heavy machinery with Prime Mover and float on a variety of roads.
- Ability to supervise and coach others in a range of work situations, identify training needs, conduct training as appropriate, and promote an environment of continuous learning.
- Ability to participate in the planning of and implement works programs in an efficient manner, organise resources, determine day to day priorities and ensure best practice quality control measures are achieved.
- Ability to liaise with and negotiate with other internal stakeholders to ensure all approvals are in place and agree on standard of work before operational works commence.
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 David Meehan 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 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.
Appointments may be made from this process within a 12-month period to positions that may be permanent, contract or casual, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.
