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SalaryThe 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 12-MONTH FIXED-TERM, FULL-TIME POSITION
(WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION OR PERMANENCY)
THIS POSITION IS BASED IN PERTH OR EXMOUTH
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON THURSDAY, 22 FEBRUARY 2024
Job Description
Under the general supervision of the District Parks and Visitor Services Coordinator and as a DBCA employee, provide executive support and coordination to the Ningaloo Coast World Heritage Advisory Committee (NCWHAC), including:
- Organise NCWHAC meetings, creating agendas, recording minutes, and effectively implementing and managing actions.
- Liaise with DBCA Parks and Visitor Services to support consistency across Western Australian World Heritage Properties.
- With guidance from the District Parks and Visitor Services Coordinator and with input from the NCWHAC, assist with promoting World Heritage values to visitors and the community.
- Provide regular reporting to the Exmouth District Manager regarding the activities of the NCWHAC and provide relevant briefings to the Department through standard briefing and approval processes.
- Consult with relevant stakeholders and traditional owners of the Ningaloo Coast World Heritage Area regarding World Heritage matters.
- Provide project management and develop funding applications to support World Heritage projects.
- Ensure financial administration and periodic World Heritage reporting is compliant and timely.
Applicants should address the following five (5) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than three (3) pages in total. * Demonstrated experience in liaising and consulting effectively with stakeholders including senior officers of State, Commonwealth and Local governments, external organisations, community, Aboriginal groups, and the media, to deliver required outcomes.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain strong and positive relationships with the NCWHAC, internal and external stakeholders, traditional owners and the community.
- Experience and knowledge in financial management, administration, project management and contract management with a preference for someone with knowledge of government financial administration practices and reporting requirements
- Knowledge of World Heritage and conservation and land management principles, including knowledge of both marine and terrestrial conservation issues and experience with communicating those values to stakeholders and the community.
- Demonstrated experience in carrying out an executive support role to a board or a committee in a transparent and efficient manner with a strong facilitation, oral and written communication skills.
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 or a visa with entitlement to live and work in Australia for the term of the contract.
For Further Job-Related Information: Please contact Ms Leah Person on 0418 416 442, 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 five (5) 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 . 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.
