Operations Officer - Joint Management Fortescue Marsh Nature Reserveat The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and AttractionsRegional and Fire Management Services Division
Operations Officer - Joint Management Fortescue Marsh Nature Reserve
DBCA3146219
PSCA, Level 4, $87,712 - $92,057 p.a. plus District Allowance, Air Conditioning Allowance and 11.5% 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 POSITION IS BASED IN KARRATHA APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON FRIDAY, 6 SEPTEMBER 2024 Job Description
Under the general direction of the Operations Manager:
Facilitates collaborative works planning, implementation, administration, monitoring, and evaluation of works under the direction of the Karlka Nyiyaparli Joint Management Board (JMB).Supports healthy country aspirations by maintaining effective relationships with Traditional Owners and supporting Traditional Owner engagement in joint management planning, prioritization and review processes.Supports and where appropriate, provides leadership, mentoring, training, and supervision of the KNAC/Karlka Nyiyaparli Rangers.Supports the planning and implementation of remote on country field trips and experiences.Plans, facilitates, attends, and contributes to Karlka Nyiyaparli JMB meetings and events.Selection Criteria Applicants should address the following five (5) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than four (4) pages in total. Experience in natural resource management, including land management and planning; with a preference for experience in cultural heritage management, management of conservation reserves, conservation, and recreational site management.Evidence of well-developed interpersonal and oral communication skills with experience in effective liaison with external organisations, including other government agencies, community, and special interest groups.Demonstrated ability and willingness to work with Traditional Owners to deliver cultural land management aspirations through culturally sensitive joint management, cooperation, or collaborative arrangements which foster two-way learning.Experience, knowledge, and skills in leading and managing teams, working effectively as part of a team and independently; and showing a high level of self-motivation.Experience in project development, control and expenditure of allocated work projects and experience in 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 and a current Working With Children Check card prior to commencement.
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 Hamish Robertson on 0407 627 919, 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 covering letter.A written response addressing the above five (5) 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.
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