Management (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)Government - State (Government & Defence)
Full time
Tenure: 12 months, Full-time (with the possibility of extension or permanency)
Location: Exmouth, Western Australia
Other: This position attracts a District Allowance, Air Conditioning Allowance and North West leave entitlements.
Note: A 5% pay increase will take effect when the new Agreement is registered with the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission.
Exmouth is one of the few areas in Australia that can boast the Reef to Range experience.
Adjacent to the Cape Range National Park, the diving and snorkelling paradise of Ningaloo Marine Park attracts thousands of tourists every year.
We are currently seeking an Operations Manager to join our team.
Under the minimal direction of the District Manager, you will be responsible for:
Leading and implementing works programs in the National Parks of the Exmouth District, determining standards and ensuring all activities are compatible with departmental and service objectives and management responsibilities.Leading and managing staff and ensuring a close liaison and working relationship occurs across the district and between regional staff and specialist branches, to provide for an integrated and effective delivery of services.Internal and external liaison with stakeholders and the community with regard to the district's service programs.Developing and fostering engagement with Traditional Owners as Joint Management partners on or surrounding departmental conservation estate.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 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 four (4) requested criteria below (in no more than four (4) pages).A current resume.Selection Criteria Substantial experience in natural resource management including environmental, recreational, fire, terrestrial, marine park, and reserve management, and having an understanding of the threats to biodiversity from human interaction and the abatement programs used for conservation.Considerable experience of high-level leadership, supervisory, organisational, works program planning, and human resource management skills; including a demonstrated ability to promote staff development, deal with contentious issues and improve performance, empowering staff to achieve agreed outcomes.Evidence of high-level oral communication and interpersonal skills, and experience in effective liaison and negotiation with other government agencies, industry, stakeholders, and community interest groups, and the media, plus ability and willingness to work with traditional owners with a preference for someone who has demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal people and having an awareness of their culture.Considerable experience in and knowledge of administrative and financial management, including budget preparation and expenditure control.Please click "Apply" and you will be redirected to the WA Government Jobs Board website at where you can submit your application online.
For further job-related information, please contact Leah Pearson on .
Closing date: Friday, 24 January 2025 at 12 noon AWST (3pm AEDT).
No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.
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