Regional and Fire Management Services Division Senior Projects Officer - Joint Management DBCA3156468 PSCA, Level 5, $96,307 - $105,254 plus 11% Superannuation plus District Allowance, Air Conditioning Allowance and North West Leave
As part of our strategy to increase the diversity of our workforce, Aboriginality is preferred for this position (refer Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA), as amended). Aboriginal applicants who meet the selection criteria will be prioritised for appointment.
THIS IS A PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITION
THIS POSITION IS BASED IN BROOME
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON TUESDAY, 7 NOVEMBER 2023
Job Description
Under the limited direction of the Regional Leader Joint Management:
1. Supports Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA) negotiations including project managing and taking a lead role in progressing stage two park negotiations for additions to conservation estate with a range of stakeholders.
2. Coordinates the region’s involvement in the development and review of co-designed joint management plans in partnership with Planning Branch and Traditional Owners.
3. Identifies opportunities to build on existing joint management practices to improve the delivery of joint management in the Kimberley region, progressing these where they are a determined regional priority.
4. Supports active joint management communication pathways within the Kimberley region and other regions and the Aboriginal Engagement Planning and Lands Branch.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following five (5) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than five (5) pages in total.
5. Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and oral communication skills and considerable experience in effective liaison and negotiation with other government agencies, industry, stakeholders, and community interest groups, and the media.
6. Demonstrated experience with working with Traditional Owners in support of the protection and conservation of their heritage and culture in a collaborative or joint management setting, with an awareness of Aboriginal governance processes, cultural practices, and cultural values.
7. Demonstrated ability and experience in supervising others, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and working independently, and be self-motivated and able to work unsupervised in remote locations.
8. Sound knowledge and demonstrated experience in managing complex projects with a diversity of stakeholders including planning, engagement, implementation and evaluation within agreed timeframes.
9. Experience in natural resource management, including land management and planning; with a preference for someone with knowledge of the Kimberley region’s natural environment and an understanding of the biodiversity issues affecting tropical northern Australia.
Applicants who meet selection criteria 2 and 4 to a high degree will be particularly well regarded.
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.
Application Instructions:
To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:
10. A covering letter.
11. A written response addressing the above five (5) requested criteria (in no more than five (5) pages).
12. 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.
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.
Attachments: -
-
-
You can view and print these PDF attachments by downloading .
Position Title Senior Projects Officer - Joint Management Agency Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions Salary Location Broome, Western Australia Unit/Division Regional and Fire Management Services Division Branch Kimberley Region Work Type Permanent - Full Time Position No. DBCA3156468 Closing Date Position Title Senior Projects Officer - Joint Management Branch Kimberley Region Location Broome, Western Australia Work Type Permanent - Full Time Closing Date Salary Agency Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions Company Information Description
As part of our strategy to increase the diversity of our workforce, Aboriginality is preferred for this position (refer Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA), as amended). Aboriginal applicants who meet the selection criteria will be prioritised for appointment.
THIS IS A PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITION
THIS POSITION IS BASED IN BROOME
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON TUESDAY, 7 NOVEMBER 2023
Job Description
Under the limited direction of the Regional Leader Joint Management:
13. Supports Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA) negotiations including project managing and taking a lead role in progressing stage two park negotiations for additions to conservation estate with a range of stakeholders.
14. Coordinates the region’s involvement in the development and review of co-designed joint management plans in partnership with Planning Branch and Traditional Owners.
15. Identifies opportunities to build on existing joint management practices to improve the delivery of joint management in the Kimberley region, progressing these where they are a determined regional priority.
16. Supports active joint management communication pathways within the Kimberley region and other regions and the Aboriginal Engagement Planning and Lands Branch.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following five (5) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than five (5) pages in total.
17. Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and oral communication skills and considerable experience in effective liaison and negotiation with other government agencies, industry, stakeholders, and community interest groups, and the media.
18. Demonstrated experience with working with Traditional Owners in support of the protection and conservation of their heritage and culture in a collaborative or joint management setting, with an awareness of Aboriginal governance processes, cultural practices, and cultural values.
19. Demonstrated ability and experience in supervising others, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and working independently, and be self-motivated and able to work unsupervised in remote locations.
20. Sound knowledge and demonstrated experience in managing complex projects with a diversity of stakeholders including planning, engagement, implementation and evaluation within agreed timeframes.
21. Experience in natural resource management, including land management and planning; with a preference for someone with knowledge of the Kimberley region’s natural environment and an understanding of the biodiversity issues affecting tropical northern Australia.
Applicants who meet selection criteria 2 and 4 to a high degree will be particularly well regarded.
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.
Application Instructions:
To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:
22. A covering letter.
23. A written response addressing the above five (5) requested criteria (in no more than five (5) pages).
24. 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.
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.
Attachments -
-
-