Senior Ranger

RNPGA, Grade 3, $77,950 - $81,682 p.a. plus 11% Superannuation plus 25% No Fixed Hours Allowance
In addition to the above remuneration, this position attracts a District Allowance, Air Conditioning Allowance, Ranger leave entitlements and North West leave entitlements.
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 POSITION
THIS POSITION IS BASED IN GASCOYNE JUNCTION
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON TUESDAY, 16 JANUARY 2024
Job Description
Under the general direction of the Operations Manager:
Responsible for the overall management and leadership of the remote Gascoyne Junction work centre in the Gascoyne District including:

• Developing, organising and implementing works programs, projects and activities across jointly managed parks in the Gascoyne District with a focus on Kennedy Range National Park, and facilitating Yinggarda Aboriginal Rangers in park management.

• Ensuring that all programs, projects and activities are developed in consultation with District Parks and Visitor Services, Conservation and Joint Management leadership teams.

• Supervising, work centre staff and contractors, organising and mentoring Aboriginal Rangers, Trainee Rangers and Ranger’s Assistants with a focus on Kennedy Range and Pimbee National Parks as well the Chinamans Pool and One Tree Point Nature Reserves.

• Assumes a leadership role for compliance and enforcement issues in the area.

• Organises and implements works programs relating to conservation and conservation reserve management.

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 leading, supervising and managing teams, empowering individuals to work with confidence, encouraging a strong teamwork culture and working independently to deliver agreed outcomes and priorities within a Traditional Owner joint management environment.

• Evidence of excellent oral and interpersonal skills and considerable experience in building and maintaining networks; liaising with the public, commercial tourism operators, community groups, special interest groups (including indigenous groups) and other stakeholders; and in patrol and enforcement procedures.

• Ability and willingness to work with Traditional Owners to deliver native title aspirations and goals through joint management, cooperation, or collaborative arrangements.

• Considerable experience and knowledge of implementing operational plans and works programs including budget management, associated with visitor management and natural resource management, having regard to the threatening processes affecting native flora and fauna and experience with infrastructure development and maintenance.

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.
AND
The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current Working With Children Check card 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 Phillip Arthur on 0407 609 311, 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.