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, FULL-TIME POSITIONTHIS POSITION IS BASED IN MANJIMUPAPPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON TUESDAY, 7 MAY 2024More than just a job
- Lead by example and make a real difference to regional communities and the environment.
- This is one of the most wide-ranging and diverse roles in the Western Australian public sector.
- Immerse yourself in some of the most inspiring, challenging and unique landscapes in the world!
- We embrace the diversity and breadth of our team’s life experiences and professional skills to deliver practical and quality outcomes.
- We work as a team in some of Australia’s most beautiful and internationally recognised parks and reserves.
- We help conserve plants, animals, ecosystems and cultural heritage and help provide unique visitor experiences for all to enjoy.
- We work closely with Traditional Owners through cooperative and joint management arrangements.
- We carry out fire management, threatened species conservation, land and infrastructure management, nature-based tourism and education programs.
- Support and nurture a culture of safety, teamwork, comradery, professionalism and instil a can-do attitude in your team.
- Oversee the management of over 1.5 million hectares of conservation estate and provide leadership, support and guidance to approximately 180 staff.
- Be supported by the Donnelly District Manager and their teams based in Pemberton and the Frankland District Manager and their team based in Walpole.
- Lead and support extensive engagement with Traditional Owners, key stakeholders, and leaders in regional communities.
- Ensure that service delivery aligns with complex and diverse strategic and business priorities.
- Oversee fire and visitor risk programs and incident management, as well as participate in a rostered duty officer role.
- We embrace diversity and consider that the best services come from varied viewpoints encouraged every day.
- We are committed to creating an equitable and diverse workforce.
- We encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and ages, and people with disability.
- 5% annual leave loading (capped at Level 8.1).
- Annual leave (4 weeks).
- Employee superannuation contributions of 11%.
- Generous personal leave entitlements (10 days per annum).
- Cultural Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders employees.
- 3 Additional Public Service Holiday in Lieu Days leave per year.
- Free access to a confidential employee assistance program for you and your family, which includes psychology and counselling services (6 sessions per year).
- Salary packaging options (conditions apply).
- Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.
- Evidence of empowering leadership experience in a large multidisciplinary team and substantial competence in long term planning and financial and risk management.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated skills in stakeholder engagement and management with Traditional Owners and with other leaders working for and in regional communities.
- A current resume detailing your experience, skills and achievements relevant to the role with details of two referees.
- A written response addressing the three (3) requested criteria in the attached JDF in no more than three (3) pages.