Description:
The expansive Karijini National Park offers spectacular rugged scenery, ancient geological formations, a variety of arid-land ecosystems and a range of recreational experiences. Take a journey back in time to discover Western Australia’s second largest national park. Erosion has slowly carved this stunning red landscape out of rock that is over 2.5 billion years old.
THIS RECRUITMENT POOL WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR A PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS
THIS POOL WILL BE USED TO FILL VACANCIES BASED IN KARIJINI VISITOR CENTRE
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON FRIDAY, 24 MAY 2024
Job Description
Reporting to and under the direction of the Manager – Karijini Visitor Centre:
- Disseminates information and provides direction and interpretation to the visiting public relating to Karijini National Park
- Assists and supports the daily operations of the Karijini Visitor Centre
At Level 2.1 the employee is competent and undertakes under limited supervision the role of a host, guide and revenue collection.
At Level 2.2 the employee is competent and undertakes the role of a host, guide, revenue collection or supervised marketing/ retail assistant.
At Level 2.3 the employee is competent to undertake the role of a Level 2.2 and in addition is competent and undertakes the role of marketing and/or retail duties.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following four (4) criteria, including where possible the desirable criterion. These should be addressed in no more than three (3) pages in total.
- Experience (AWU L2.3 and 2.2) or interest (AWU L2.1) in working in a customer service environment and ability to participate in activities related to promoting a natural land based tourism experience.
- Willingness to work with Karijini traditional owners and have some understanding of Aboriginal culture. (Desirable)
- Experience in information dissemination, money handling, EFTPOS and retail sales. (Desirable)
- Knowledge of the natural environment and familiarity with Karijini National Park. (Desirable)
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.
For the full role description, detailed responsibilities and a full list of selection criteria, please refer to the 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 Liz Pambou on 0437 267 856 , 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 four (4) 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 recruitment@dbca.wa.gov.au. Do not send job applications to this email; they will not be accepted.
Appointments may be made from this process within a 12-month period to positions that may be permanent, contract or casual, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.