Parks And Visitor Services Coordinator

PSCA, Level 5 or 6, $96,307 - $105,254 or $110,309 - $121,569 p.a. plus 11% SuperannuationThe 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 PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITIONTHIS POSITION IS BASED IN BUSSELTONAPPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON WEDNESDAY, 15 MAY 2024Job DescriptionUnder the limited (Level 5) or minimal (Level 6) direction of the District Manager:

• Coordinates the Parks and Visitor Services program within the Blackwood district ensuring high quality outcomes are produced in a cost-effective manner and according to the department’s management policies, practices and guidelines.

• Responsible for driving management planning, community liaison, program budgets, business plans, marketing, capital works programs and managing staff within the Parks and Visitor Services program.

• Actively seeks alternative resourcing through partnerships and other opportunities.

Selection CriteriaApplicants should address the following four (4) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than four (4) pages in total. * Demonstrated knowledge of and experience (Level 5) or considerable understanding and operational experience (Level 6) in Parks and Visitor Services and natural resource management; including planning, implementing and managing project works, understanding the threats to conservation and wildlife values associated with park and Visitor Services work, knowledge of visitor risk management principles and practices. At Level 6 experience in providing ecologically and economically sustainable recreational tourist facilities and quality experiences.

• Evidence of high- level interpersonal skills and demonstrated (Level 5) or considerable (Level 6) experience in effective liaison and negotiation with at a senior level with other government departments, industry, stakeholders, Aboriginal groups, community interest groups, and the media.

• Demonstrated experience in effective management and leadership of teams (Level 5) or considerable experience in high level leadership, supervisory, organisational, works programming and human resource management skills, including a demonstrated ability to promote staff development, deal with contentious issues and improve performance, empowering staff to achieve agreed outcomes (Level 6).

• Demonstrated (Level 5) or considerable (Level 6) experience and competence in financial management and administration, and other management systems, including project management, contract management, risk management and information technology.

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 and 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 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 Wayne Elliott on (08) 9752 5555, 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 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.