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 position contributes to the ongoing conservation and management of conservation significant fauna through expert advice development of conservation programs, written reports, policy advice and input to other processes as they arise. The position provides advice and support for wildlife utilisation programs.

The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.

Application Instructions:

To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:

• A covering letter.
• A written response addressing the five (5) requested criteria below (in no more than three (3) pages).
• A current resume.

Selection Criteria

1. Considerable knowledge and experience in the field of terrestrial fauna conservation related to threatened species and land management.
2. High-level ability to assess impacts on biodiversity and develop and implement fauna recovery programs to achieve biodiversity conservation goals.
3. Considerable knowledge and experience in the application of biodiversity and environmental legislation and policy
4. High level ability to prepare reports, policy, submissions and correspondence that relate to biodiversity conservation and wildlife management.
5. High level verbal and written communication skills including the ability to manage small teams influence and negotiate effectively and adapt communication to a range of audiences, including internal and external stakeholders, the media and the community.

Please click “Apply” and you will be redirected to the WA Government Jobs Board website at https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/ where you can submit your application online.

For further information on the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, please visit https://www.dbca.wa.gov.au/.

For further job-related information, please contact Kathryn Schell on (08) 9219 9526.

Closing date: Thursday, 22 February 2024 at 12 noon AWST (3pm AEDT). No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.

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