Project Officer (World Heritage)

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Regional and Fire Management Services Division
Project Officer (World Heritage)
DBCA3063816
PSCA, Level 5, $96,307 - $105,254 p.a. pro rata 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 IS A PERMANENT, PART-TIME (0.6 FTE) POSITION
THIS POSITION IS BASED IN DENHAM
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON WEDNESDAY, 28 FEBRUARY 2024
Job Description
Under limited supervision of the District Manager:

• Provides high quality executive, administrative and secretarial support to the Shark Bay World Heritage advisory committees, including arrangement of meetings, creation of agendas and follow up of required actions from minutes.

• Undertakes research, analyses documents, provides background briefings, and has a liaison and coordination role relating to World Heritage.

• Manages projects and ensures efficient and compliant financial and reporting administration in relation to Commonwealth World Heritage funded projects for the Shark Bay Property.

Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following four (4) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than four (4) pages in total. * Considerable experience in negotiating and liaising effectively with senior officers of State, Local and Commonwealth Governments, external organisations, community, individual stakeholders and the media.

• Considerable experience and knowledge in financial management, administration and other management systems; including project and contract management and knowledge of Government financial administration practices.

• Proven research, analytical and problem-solving skills (in accessing, evaluating and interpreting information and resolving problems).

• Considerable experience and knowledge in carrying out an executive support role, with a preference for experience as an executive officer to a board or a committee.

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 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 Therese Morris on (08) 9948 2226 or 0459 610 183, 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.