Conservation and Ecosystem Management Division Senior Environmental Officer DBCA3130237 PSCA, Specified Calling Level 3, $118,325 - $130,458 plus 11% Superannuation
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 KENSINGTON
OR ALTERNATE LOCATION MAY BE CONSIDERED BY NEGOTIATION
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON FRIDAY, 10 NOVEMBER 2023
Job Description
At a senior professional level under the guidance of the Branch Manager, this position:
1. Leads and coordinates the development and continuous improvement of the Disturbance Approval System (DAS) and other corporate applications to support the environmental assessment and authorization of disturbance and management activities on lands managed by the Department.
2. Leads strategic projects to support the delivery of conservation and ecosystem management services across the State, including provision of specialist advice on ecosystem health and management initiatives.
3. Assists with the management of effective work teams through provision of support, training and mentoring services for other staff.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following five (5) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than five (5) pages in total.
4. Considerable knowledge of contemporary environmental standards, assessment frameworks, and decision support systems for planning and managing disturbance activities in natural landscapes.
5. Demonstrated experience in translating integrated business processes for environmental management into effective computer applications for decision support, monitoring and reporting.
6. Demonstrated ability to independently undertake complex project work with limited direction and deliver practical outcomes within deadlines.
7. Considerable demonstrated experience assessing and managing threatening processes (including Phytophthora dieback) in natural landscapes.
8. Demonstrated well-developed interpersonal communication, report writing and computer skills.
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 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 five (5) requested criteria (in no more than five (5) 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 Environmental Officer Agency Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions Salary Location Kensington or other location by negotiation, Western Australia Unit/Division Conservation and Ecosystem Management Division Branch Forest Management Branch Work Type Permanent - Full Time Position No. DBCA3130237 Closing Date Position Title Senior Environmental Officer Branch Forest Management Branch Location Kensington or other location by negotiation, 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 KENSINGTON
OR ALTERNATE LOCATION MAY BE CONSIDERED BY NEGOTIATION
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON FRIDAY, 10 NOVEMBER 2023
Job Description
At a senior professional level under the guidance of the Branch Manager, this position:
12. Leads and coordinates the development and continuous improvement of the Disturbance Approval System (DAS) and other corporate applications to support the environmental assessment and authorization of disturbance and management activities on lands managed by the Department.
13. Leads strategic projects to support the delivery of conservation and ecosystem management services across the State, including provision of specialist advice on ecosystem health and management initiatives.
14. Assists with the management of effective work teams through provision of support, training and mentoring services for other staff.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following five (5) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than five (5) pages in total.
15. Considerable knowledge of contemporary environmental standards, assessment frameworks, and decision support systems for planning and managing disturbance activities in natural landscapes.
16. Demonstrated experience in translating integrated business processes for environmental management into effective computer applications for decision support, monitoring and reporting.
17. Demonstrated ability to independently undertake complex project work with limited direction and deliver practical outcomes within deadlines.
18. Considerable demonstrated experience assessing and managing threatening processes (including Phytophthora dieback) in natural landscapes.
19. Demonstrated well-developed interpersonal communication, report writing and computer skills.
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 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 five (5) requested criteria (in no more than five (5) 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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