Species and Communities Program coordinates the listing, management and recovery of threatened species, ecological communities and wetlands. The program provides policy, strategic and technical advice on fauna, flora, ecological community and wetland conservation, and manages projects for the promotion of conservation on land not managed by the department.
We are seeking to establish a pool of suitable candidates for the role of Senior Technical Officer.
Senior Technical Officer contributes to the ongoing conservation and management of Western Australian biodiversity with emphasis on threatened species and ecological communities through undertaking technical and administrative roles relating to the Threatened Species and Ecological Communities Database.
Undertakes data curation for threatened species, ecological communities and/or wetlands and contributes to other processes as they arise. Liaises with Government agencies, local government, consultants, industry, and the public in relation to threatened species and ecological communities.
At 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 Personal Leadership to help drive positive change.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following five (5) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than three (3) pages in total.
- Knowledge of Western Australian threatened species and ecological communities and the impacts of management activities on biodiversity in Western Australia, with relevant experience (DESIRABLE) in biodiversity conservation and land management.
- Substantial experience in collating and presenting, technical information relevant to biodiversity conservation and land management.
- Well-developed interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate to a range of audiences, including internal and external stakeholders and members of public.
- High-level technical ability with databases, information technology and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including digitisation and manipulation of spatial data.
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently, showing a high level of self-motivation and organisational skills, and leading or managing (DESIRABLE) other staff.
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.
In addition to the attractive salary and opportunities to contribute to biodiversity and environmental conservation initiatives, the department offers incentives including:
Benefits of working with us
The department offers a broad range of benefits with some listed here:
- 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.
- 3 days additional public sector holidays each year.
- Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
- Access to study, bereavement, foster caring and parenting leave.
- A confidential employee assistant program (EAP) for you and your family, including psychology and counselling services.
- A National Park Entry Pass.
- Well-established learning and development programs.
For more information on what we do, our recruitment process, and why working at the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is an attractive proposition, please visit our website.
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:
- covering letter
- written response addressing the above five (5) requested criteria (in no more than three (3) pages).
- current CV, including the details of two referees.
For further job-related information: contact Jessica Donaldson on (08) 9219 8716, or for further information about the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, visit https://www.dbca.wa.gov.au/.
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.
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. To be eligible for contract employment, it is essential to have a visa with entitlement to live and work in Australia for the term of the contract.
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.
Attachments:
– DBCA Job Application Form.docx
– DBCA Job application kit.docx
– Job Description Form PA202445STO.pdf
