Project Officer – Capital Works Coordination

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 24-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, 29 JANUARY 2024

Job Description

Under the limited direction of the District Parks and Visitor Services Coordinator:

• Coordinates works associated with the planning and implementation of all recreational and Capital Works infrastructure development projects in the Exmouth District.
• Prepares and coordinates the procurement process and the administration and management of contracts. Liaises with designers, architects, engineers and other technical professions to facilitate projects.
• Liaises with Aboriginal and other community groups, stakeholders, government agencies, consultants and contractors engaged to provide services and goods to facilitate project works.
• Oversees the financial and administration of projects in the Exmouth District Capital Investment program.

Selection Criteria

Applicants should address the following five (5) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than five (5) pages in total.

1. Considerable experience in site and facility planning and infrastructure development, preferably with experience in visitor management in protected areas.
2. Demonstrated well developed experience in preparing project plans and documentation and coordinating approvals to meet statutory and quality requirements.
3. Considerable experience in project and contract management including managing the implementation of works, site supervision and management, supervising contractors and staff and troubleshooting projects.
4. Demonstrated experience in procurement processes including preparation of tender documentation, evaluating tenders, contract management and administration, contractor negotiation and completion, time management and financial management.
5. Evidence of high-level oral communication and interpersonal skills and experience in effectively liaising and negotiating with external organisations including Aboriginal groups, local and State government, consultants, contractors and stakeholders.

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. 

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 Natascha Sommer on 0429 022 569, or for further information about the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions please visit https://www.dbca.wa.gov.au/.

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 five (5) requested criteria (in no more than five (5) 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 ***********@dbca.wa.gov.au. 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.

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