Recreational and Reserve Facilities Coordinator

THIS IS A 24-MONTH FIXED-TERM, FULL-TIME POSITION
(WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION OR PERMANENCY)

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON MONDAY, 25 MARCH 2024

Job Description

Manages the maintenance, improvement, planning and construction of the Islands public facilities and grounds (non essential services) including the open space/reserve infrastructure, structures, trails and recreational assets in the marine and terrestrial reserve. Ensure contractual commitments are met in regard to maintenance, cleaning and repairs.

Selection Criteria

Applicants should address the following four (4) essential criteria. These should be addressed in no more than three (3) pages in total.

Essential

1. Considerable (Level 4) or substantial (Level 5) experience in the planning, development and maintenance of Recreational and public infrastructure areas.
2. Considerable (Level 4) or substantial (Level 5) experience in the procurement and delivery of Recreational and public infrastructure areas including experience in implementing and managing project works.
3. Considerable (Level 4) or substantial (Level 5) experience in managing contractors and contracts relating to delivery of construction and/or the maintenance of public assets including the budget management.
4. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with strong report writing experience.

The following essential and desirable criteria will be assessed at some stage during the selection process:

Essential

1. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Project.
2. Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as part of a broader management team within a diverse organisation.
3. An understanding of Occupational, Health and Safety including knowledge of Visitor Risk Management principles and practices.

Desirable

1. An understanding of marine infrastructure including moorings, jetties and signage.
2. Experience/training in construction and maintenance of facilities and recreational assets.
3. 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. 

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 or a visa with entitlement to live and work in Australia for the term of the contract.

Relocation Costs: A proportion of relocation costs may be covered at the discretion of the RIA.

For Further Job-Related Information: Please contact Arvid Hogstrom on 0428 121 ***, 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 four (4) 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.

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