Biodiversity Conservation Officer or Senior Biodiversity Conservation Officer (including 1 x Senior Biodiversity Conservation Officer - Team Leader)

The 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.

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. Several positions are available immediately. Part-time positions may be considered.

THIS RECRUITMENT POOL WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR A PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS

THIS POOL WILL BE USED TO FILL VACANCIES BASED IN KENSINGTON

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POOL CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON MONDAY, 2 AUGUST 2021

Job Description

At an experienced level (SCL2) or senior professional level (SCL3):

Positions contribute to the conservation and management of conservation significant species and ecological communities through expert advice, assessments under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016, policy development, written reports, and input to other processes as they arise.

Selection Criteria

Applicants should address the following five (5) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than three (3) pages in total.

1. High level expertise (SC3) or experience and expertise (SC2) in the field of biodiversity conservation related to threatened species and ecological communities, including knowledge of and experience in biodiversity conservation legislation and policy (SC3).

2. Well-developed ability (SC3) or demonstrated ability (SC2) to source and synthesise complex scientific information for use in environmental impact assessment to inform decision making.

3. High level experience (SC3) or demonstrated experience (SC2) in preparation of reports, submissions and correspondence to Ministerial level that relate to biodiversity conservation and management.

4. Well-developed (SC3) or demonstrated (SC2) verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate and negotiate with others, resolve conflicts and develop practical and innovative solutions to complex problems (SC3).

5. Experience and expertise in supervision, guidance and mentoring of other staff in a team environment (SC3) or ability to work effectively in a team environment to achieve common goals (SC2).

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 fixed-term appointments, it is essential to have a visa with entitlement to live and work in Australia for the term of the contract.

For Further Job-Related Information: Please contact Dr Ruth Harvey on (08) 9219 9512, 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 five (5) 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.

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