Regional and Fire Management Services Division Senior Ranger (Marine) - Mayala DBCA3134918 RNPGA, Grade 3, $77,950 - $81,682 plus 11% Superannuation plus District Allowance, Air Conditioning Allowance and 25% No Fixed Hours Allowance; North West Leave and Ranger Leave
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 MONDAY, 6 NOVEMBER 2023
Job Description
Under the direction of the Buccaneer Archipelago Parks Coordinator:
Manages the Mayala Marine Parks in the West Kimberley district in joint management with the traditional owners through:
1. The development and delivery of the annual Mayala Marine Park’s works program for parks and visitor services (PVS) and conservation, in accordance with departmental guidelines, policies, joint management agreements, management plans and budgeting requirements.
2. Supervision, works programming and career development of marine ranger team, aboriginal trainee marine rangers and/or fee for service rangers from Mayala Inninalang Aboriginal Corporations.
3. Undertaking marine park patrols and maintaining and skippering departmental vessels and equipment.
4. Assisting with the development and delivery of conservation, cultural protection, managing visitation, science, education, interpretive and enforcement works programs.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following four (4) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than four (4) pages in total.
5. Experience in leading, supervising and managing teams, empowering individuals to work with confidence both in teams and independently to deliver agreed outcomes and priorities.
6. Evidence of well-developed oral and interpersonal skills and experience in liaising with traditional owners regarding joint management interest and activities including Aboriginal involvement in the workforce and have the ability to be involved in patrol and enforcement activities.
7. Experience and knowledge of implementing operational plans and works programs associated with marine, island and coastal management, preferably in the Kimberley region.
8. Knowledge of and experience in the maintenance and operation of vessels requiring a Coxswain Grade 1 (NC) as a minimum certificate of competency, with a preference for someone with Master
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:
9. A covering letter.
10. A written response addressing the above four (4) requested criteria (in no more than four (4) pages).
11. 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.
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Position Title Senior Ranger (Marine) - Mayala 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. DBCA3134918 Closing Date Position Title Senior Ranger (Marine) - Mayala 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
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 MONDAY, 6 NOVEMBER 2023
Job Description
Under the direction of the Buccaneer Archipelago Parks Coordinator:
Manages the Mayala Marine Parks in the West Kimberley district in joint management with the traditional owners through:
12. The development and delivery of the annual Mayala Marine Park’s works program for parks and visitor services (PVS) and conservation, in accordance with departmental guidelines, policies, joint management agreements, management plans and budgeting requirements.
13. Supervision, works programming and career development of marine ranger team, aboriginal trainee marine rangers and/or fee for service rangers from Mayala Inninalang Aboriginal Corporations.
14. Undertaking marine park patrols and maintaining and skippering departmental vessels and equipment.
15. Assisting with the development and delivery of conservation, cultural protection, managing visitation, science, education, interpretive and enforcement works programs.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following four (4) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than four (4) pages in total.
16. Experience in leading, supervising and managing teams, empowering individuals to work with confidence both in teams and independently to deliver agreed outcomes and priorities.
17. Evidence of well-developed oral and interpersonal skills and experience in liaising with traditional owners regarding joint management interest and activities including Aboriginal involvement in the workforce and have the ability to be involved in patrol and enforcement activities.
18. Experience and knowledge of implementing operational plans and works programs associated with marine, island and coastal management, preferably in the Kimberley region.
19. Knowledge of and experience in the maintenance and operation of vessels requiring a Coxswain Grade 1 (NC) as a minimum certificate of competency, with a preference for someone with Master
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:
20. A covering letter.
21. A written response addressing the above four (4) requested criteria (in no more than four (4) pages).
22. 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.
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