Description:
Are you passionate about protecting and conserving our environment? This position will see you contributing to a sustainable future for Western Australia’s environment, whilst working with a great team of people!
THIS IS A PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITION
THIS POSITION IS BASED IN ESPERANCE
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON FRIDAY, 26 APRIL 2024
The role
The Conservation employee participates in a range of activities relating to conservation, parks and wildlife work within the department including prescribed burning, bushfire suppression and control, fauna and flora protection, construction and maintenance of infrastructure, support of tourism and recreational activities and the operation of associated machinery.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following three (3) criteria, including, where possible the desirable criterion. These should be addressed in no more than two (2) pages in total.
- Experience or interest in working in the natural environment and ability to participate in manual activities related to the maintenance and construction of departmental assets, flora and fauna protection and fire suppression and control.
- Ability to liaise and interact in a positive manner, good communication and interpersonal skills and able to work effectively in a team and with limited supervision when required.
- Experience in machine operations and or safe operation of chainsaws, brush cutters and common power tools. (Desirable)
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.
For Further Job-Related Information: Please contact Mick Rose on 0429 001 750 , 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 written response addressing the above three (3) requested criteria (in no more than two (2) 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.
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.