Conservation Employee

AWUGA, Level 2, $56,193 – $64,185 p.a. plus 11.5% Superannuation

Note: a 5% pay increase will take effect when the new Agreement is registered with the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission

Join us in our mission to promote biodiversity, conserve our valuable ecosystems, and provide engaging attractions that connect people with nature.

THIS IS A PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITION

THIS POSITION IS BASED IN BUNBURY

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT

MIDDAY ON MONDAY, 20 JANUARY 2025

Job Description

Bunbury has all the major benefits of city-living opportunities, facilities and attractions mixed into a beautiful seaside setting. Bunbury is one of Western Australia’s largest towns, a major port and business centre. Bunbury offers many nature-based attractions including fishing, swimming beaches and the Dolphin Discovery Centre in Koombana Bay.

We currently have an opportunity for a Conservation Employee to join our team.

Operating under direct supervision, you will participate in a range of activities related to land management including prescribed burning, bushfire suppression and control under Wellington District fire standing orders and roster, fauna and flora protection, construction and maintenance of visitor sites, tracks and trails, facilities and roads, support of tourism and recreational activities and the operation of associated machinery in the Kalgulup Regional Park and on occasions in the Wellington and Blackwood districts.

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 demonstrate Personal Leadership to help drive positive change.

Selection Criteria

Applicants should submit a cover letter using the following criteria as a guide to express their interest in being considered for selection for interview.

• Ability to participate in on-ground and field-based activities related to the maintenance and construction of recreation sites and visitor facilities, flora and fauna protection and fire suppression and control with a preference for someone who has an interest or experience in recreation and nature conservation management.
• Understanding and commitment to work, health and safety procedures and principles; be willing to wear prescribed safety equipment and work safely with certified chemicals.
• Physically fit for “on the ground” operational fire work and be able to pass the departmental fire fitness test.
• Be available for fire service consistent with the AWU (WA Public Sector) Award 1992 and any prevailing industrial agreements; plus, ongoing willingness and ability to participate in fire management activities that contribute to bushfire suppression and prescribed burning operations commensurate with capability, training and level of experience.
• Willingness and ability to work away from home, often for extended periods and in remote locations and be available for weekend work and irregular hours of work.
• Demonstrated literacy and numeracy skills including the ability to read and understand maps, and follow relevant guidelines, procedures, sections of Acts, policies and procedures in the work environment.
• Ability to liaise and interact in a positive manner, good communication and interpersonal skills and able to work effectively in a team and with limited supervision when required.
• Understanding of equity and diversity principles and practices.
• Experience in machine operations and or safe operation of chainsaws, brush cutters and common power tools. (Desirable)
• Fire-fighting experience and certification. (Desirable)

• Current ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence (Essential) or Current ‘MR’ or ‘HR’ Class Driver’s Licence. (Desirable)

• Possess other skills or qualifications related to the position e.g. 1080 baiting certificate, firearms, animal trapping, accredited faller, first aid certificate, and common trade skills. (Desirable)
  
  
  

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.

For more information on what we do, our recruitment process, and why working at DBCA is an attractive proposition, please visit our website .

Benefits Of Working With Us

In addition to the attractive salary and opportunities to contribute to biodiversity and environmental conservation initiatives, the department offers incentives including:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• 11.5% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options.
• Annual leave to be adjusted based on the position, e.g. 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 parental leave.
• A confidential employee assistant program (EAP) for you and your family, including psychology and counselling services.
• An annual National Park Entry Pass.
• Well-established learning and development programs.
  
  
  

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:

• a covering letter.
• current CV, including the details of two referees.
  
  
  

For further job-related information: contact Joanna Hugues-dit-Ciles on (08) 9725 4300 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.

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

DBCA 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 [email protected] . Do not send job applications to this email; they will not be accepted.

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.