Overview
Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions
Parks and Wildlife Service
Salary: $83,601 – $86,303 pa. (Grade 4) + 25% No Fixed Hours Loading + 11.5% super
Permanent, Full-time position
VRN: DBCA3153880
The Midwest Region extends along the coast from Lancelin in the south to north of Carnarvon then inland past Meekatharra. The regional headquarters is in Geraldton. District offices are located at Geraldton, Jurien Bay and Denham, with District work centres at Monkey Mia, Gascoyne Junction, Mount Augustus, Yulga Jinna Aboriginal Community, Kalbarri, Cervantes and Lancelin.
The lands and waters we manage are varied and beautiful, from coastal cliffs, dunes and heath to rich marine communities to outback ranges and vast scrublands.
We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Ranger to join the Gascoyne District team.
Under the general direction of the Operations Manager you will be responsible for the overall management and leadership of depots/work centres in the Mount Augustus and Burringurrah National Parks areas in the Gascoyne District, including:
- The development, organisation and implementation of works programs, projects and activities in Mount Augustus and Burringurrah National Parks in the Gascoyne District and facilitate the involvement of Burringurrah Aboriginal Rangers and Rangers Assistants in park management.
- Supervising depot/work centre staff and contractors and organises and mentors Aboriginal Rangers, and Rangers Assistants with a focus on the Mount Augustus and Burringurrah National Parks.
- Assuming a leadership role for compliance and enforcement issues in the area.
- Organising and implementing works programs, projects and day to day operations relating to conservation and conservation reserve management.
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 Leading Others to help drive positive change.
The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current and satisfactory National Police Check and a current Working With Children Check prior to commencement.
To allow the selection panel to make a proper assessment of your application, please follow the application instructions outlined in the job application package, available on the WA Government Jobs Board at https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/ (search for Position No. DBCA3153880).
For further information about the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, please visit https://www.dbca.wa.gov.au/.
For further information about this position, please contact Phillip Arthur on 0407 609 311.
Closing date: Friday, 15 November 2024 at 12 Noon AWST (3pm AEDT). No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.
