AddressThe 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 POSITION
THIS POSITION IS BASED IN KENSINGTON
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE ATMIDDAY ON TUESDAY, 9 JANUARY 2024
Job Description
Undertakes a policy function in support of the Director of Policy and Legislation. In doing so, the Senior Policy and Liaison Officer:
Develops and implements policies, guidelines and procedures to guide and support departmental business.
Provides professional and administrative advice and responds directly to external inquiries.
Undertakes a liaison role ensuring that the flow of information between the Department, the Minister’s Office and other parts of Government is maintained in an efficient and effective manner.
- Implements projects and supports legislative programs to meet the objectives of the Department or other government commitments.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following four (4) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than three (3) pages in total.
High level policy formulation and research skills including proven experience in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of Policy and policy initiatives.
Extensive experience and knowledge of working in natural resource management, or a closely related field and achieving best practice management with respect to the environmental, social, economic and risk management.
Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation skills and extensive experience in liaising effectively with senior management in both the private and public sectors.
- Working knowledge of and experience in the application of legislation and policy to achieve conservation and other natural resource management objectives.
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.
For Further Job-Related Information: Please contact Mr Brendan Dooley on (08) 9219 9929, 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 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
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.
