Senior Ranger - Wunaamin Conservation Park

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Regional and Fire Management Services Division
Senior Ranger - Wunaamin Conservation Park
DBCA3157700
RNPGA, Grade 3, $77,950 - $81,682 p.a. plus 25% No Fixed Hours Allowance plus 11% Superannuation
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 BROOME
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON THURSDAY, 25 JANUARY 2024
Job Description
Under the direction of the Senior Operations Officer:

• Responsible for works programs and day to day operations within the West Kimberley District National Parks, with a particular focus on Wunaamin Conservation Park.

Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following four (4) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than four (4) pages in total. * Experience in leading, supervising and managing teams, empowering individuals to work with confidence both in teams and independently to deliver agreed outcomes and priorities, with particular emphasis on the development, management and supervision of park-specific projects.

• Experience in or knowledge of working with traditional owners to deliver native title aspirations and goals through joint management, cooperation or collaborative arrangements

• Evidence of well-developed interpersonal and oral communication skills and 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.

• Experience and knowledge of implementing operational plans and works programs associated with visitor management and natural resource management, having regard to the threatening processes affecting native flora and fauna, rehabilitation techniques and the monitoring and control of pests and weeds.

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 Joby Rand on 0438 761 173 or Mr Rob Blok on 0427 973 729, 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.