Senior Ranger Marine

Position No: DBCA3077542

Salary/Level: Grade 3, $77,950 - $81,682 p.a. plus 11% Superannuation, 25% No Fixed Hours Allowance

Tenure: Permanent, Full-time

Location: Karratha, Western Australia

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.

Under the direction of the Marine Program Coordinator:

Undertakes and leads annual works programs and day to day operations within departmental marine conservation reserves, coastal and island reserves in the Pilbara Region (excluding Exmouth District), including:

• managing, maintaining and operating departmental vessels and equipment;
• the delivery of programs for parks and visitor services and conservation, including visitor risk management, mitigation works and compliance patrols;
• assisting with the implementation of the Montebello / Barrow Islands Marine Conservation Reserves Management Plan, and management plans associated with other island reserves (e.g. Pilbara Islands, Dampier Archipelago).

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 four (4) requested criteria below (in no more than three (3) pages).
• A current resume.

Selection Criteria

1. Experience and knowledge of implementing operational plans and works programs associated with visitor management and natural resource management with an emphasis on the marine, coastal and island environment.
2. Knowledge of and experience in the operation and maintenance of vessels; including holding certificates of competency as a Master less than 24 metres (Near Coastal) and Marine Engine Driver (Grade 3 or higher), or demonstrate an ability to obtain these qualifications.
3. Evidence of well-developed oral and interpersonal skills and experience in patrol and enforcement activities, as well as liaising with different stakeholder groups, including Traditional Owners regarding joint management interest and activities including Aboriginal involvement in the workforce.
4. Demonstrated experience in construction and maintenance, carrying out routine maintenance duties for marine infrastructure and equipment (including outboard petrol engines, diesel engines, vehicles, SCUBA equipment, generators, signage, moorings, and small buildings).

Please click “Apply” and you will be redirected to the WA Government Jobs Board website at https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/ where you can submit your application online.

For further information on the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, please visit https://www.dbca.wa.gov.au/.

For further job-related information, please contact Mr Tim Hunt on 0418 946 *** or (08) 9182 2***.

Closing date: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 at 12 noon AWST (3pm AEDT). No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.