PSCA, Level 6 or 7, $115,824 - 127,647 or $134,481 - $143,736 p.a. plus District Allowance plus 11.5% Superannuation
Join us in our mission to promote biodiversity, conserve our valuable ecosystems, and provide engaging attractions that connect people with nature.
THIS IS A PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITION
THIS POSITION IS BASED IN KALGOORLIE
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON THURSDAY, 17 APRIL 2025
Goldfields Region manages 8.6 million hectares of conservation reserves including national parks, conservation parks, nature reserves, timber reserves, State forest and former pastoral leases (proposed reserves). Staff within the region work with traditional owners in many of these reserves to help protect the natural and cultural values of the area and to ensure customary activities and traditional practices are maintained. Goldfields Region is also responsible for fire preparedness, weeds and feral animal control on 40.3 million hectares of unallocated Crown land and unmanaged reserves.
Kalgoorlie is the largest inland city in Western Australia, steeped with history and heritage. It remains a vibrant mining town and home to a young, family oriented and multicultural community. Kalgoorlie is a central hub for the arts, leisure and culture in regional WA. For more information about life in Kalgoorlie, visit this link.
We currently have an opportunity for a Regional Leader Joint Management to join our team.
Under minimal direction from (Level 6) or reporting to (Level 7) the Regional Manager and working in close collaboration with the Aboriginal Engagement, Planning and Lands Branch, you will be responsible for:
* Aboriginal engagement and joint management in the Goldfields Region.
* Negotiating Indigenous Land Use Agreements (ILUA) and Joint Management Agreements, coordinating meetings with traditional owners and other stakeholders and contributing to the development of guidelines and standards for joint management and traditional owner engagement.
* Liaising with other relevant departmental staff (e.g. Parks and Visitor Services) and government agencies to progress negotiations for park creation and joint management;
* Developing regional communication strategies for ILUA and joint management negotiations.
* Identifying issues emerging from joint management and initiating development of solutions which help maintain consistency and continued momentum of joint management in the region.
At the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA), we have adopted Leadership Expectations which provides a common understanding of the mindsets and expected behaviours required of all our employees and the public sector. In this role, you will be Leading Others to help drive positive change.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following three (3) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than three (3) pages in total.
* Extensive (Level 7) or considerable (Level 6) knowledge and experience in engaging, communicating, liaising and working successfully with traditional owners to deliver land and cultural heritage management aspirations and goals through joint management, cooperation, or collaborative arrangements.
* Extensive (Level 7) or considerable (Level 6) experience in project management, and in researching and applying knowledge to protect and conserve traditional owner heritage and culture.
* Evidence of high level (Level 7) or well-developed (Level 6) oral communication and interpersonal skills and considerable (Level 7) or demonstrated (Level 6) experience in developing and maintaining successful strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and other interest groups, with evidence at Level 7 of ability to analyse, resolve and respond to complex and detailed issues and effectively communicate at a range of levels.
About Us
DBCA, one of Western Australia's largest state government agencies, providing exciting and challenging career opportunities in biodiversity conservation and park and natural resource management. We employ people with world-class scientific, policy, land and marine management, visitor services, research and educational skills.
For more information on what we do, our recruitment process, and why working at DBCA is an attractive proposition, please visit our website.
Benefits Of Working With Us
In addition to the attractive salary and opportunities to contribute to biodiversity and environmental conservation initiatives, the department offers incentives including:
* Flexible working arrangements.
* 11.5% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options.
* 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading paid as additional pay every December.
* District Allowance.
* 3 days additional public sector holidays each year.
* Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
* Access to study, bereavement, foster caring and parental leave.
* A confidential employee assistant program (EAP) for you and your family, including psychology and counselling services.
* An annual National Park Entry Pass.
* Well-established learning and development programs.
* Housing options.
* Relocation and other allowances.
* Free staff parking.
How to apply:
All applications are to be submitted online. Select 'Apply for job', located at either the top or the bottom of the screen, and follow the instructions; you will need to provide a:
* a covering letter.
* a statement addressing the above requested criteria (in no more than three (3) pages).
* current CV, including the details of two referees.
For further job-related information: contact Mike Meinema on 0401 993 567 or for further information about the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, visit this link.
We have a detailed Job Application Kit to provide information about us, the value of the department and practical guidance on the process for you. Please ensure you have saved your documents in MS Word (.docx files only) or PDF format and have allowed plenty of time to submit your application, as late, emailed and proforma applications will not be accepted.
Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will need to possess or obtain:
* A current (issue date not older than 6 months) and satisfactory National Police Check.
* A current Western Australian "C" class drivers licence.
For the full role description, detailed responsibilities and a full list of selection criteria, please refer to the Job Description link below. The documents linked 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.
A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.
Substantive Equality Statement
DBCA 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, including an alternative to applying online, can contact the Senior Recruitment Officer on (08) 9219 9879 or recruitment@dbca.wa.gov.au. 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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