Senior Ranger, Giralia, Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions.
Exmouth Gulf, Geraldton, Gascoyne & Midwest WA.
Conservation, Parks & Wildlife (Farming, Animals & Conservation).
Government-State (Government & Defence).
Full time.
Grade 3, $77,950-$81,682 p.a.
plus Super.Position No.
: DBCA3158220Salary/Level: Grade 3, $77,950 - $81,682 p.a.
plus SuperannuationNote: A 5% pay increase will take effect when the new agreement is registered with the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission.Tenure: 24-months Fixed-term, Full-time (with the possibility of extension or permanency)Location: Giralia Homestead, Western Australia.
Exmouth is one of the few areas in Australia that can boast the Reef to Range experience.
Adjacent to Cape Range National Park, the diving and snorkelling paradise of Ningaloo Marine Park attracts thousands of tourists every year.We are currently seeking a senior ranger to join the Exmouth District team.
Under the direction of the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the Parks and Visitor Service (PVS) work programming and associated day-to-day operations, with particular focus on the proposed Giralia National Park, and provide assistance as required in other lands and waters in the Exmouth District and Pilbara Region.This includes:Coordination of project work and day-to-day park(s) maintenance requirements.Visitor management and coordination of staff, volunteers, and contractors.Visitor risk management requirements and mitigation works.Implementation and management of capital works projects as required.Support district programs including fire, pest plant and animal control, and marine operations as required.Liaising with Aboriginal communities regarding joint management interests and activities.At DBCA, we have adopted leadership expectations, which provide 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 Working With Children Check and 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:Experience in leading, supervising, and managing teams, empowering individuals to work with confidence both in teams and independently to deliver agreed outcomes and priorities within a traditional owner management environment, with particular emphasis on the development, management, and supervision of park-specific projects.Evidence of well-developed oral and interpersonal skills and experience in building and maintaining networks; liaising with the public, commercial tourism operators, community groups, Aboriginal people, and other stakeholders; in patrol and enforcement procedures; plus the ability and willingness to work with traditional owners with a preference for someone who has an awareness of their culture.Experience and knowledge of implementing operational plans and work programs associated with visitor management and natural resource management, having regard to the threatening processes affecting native flora and fauna, and monitoring and controlling pests and weeds.Experience in the design, development, installation, and day-to-day management of recreational sites and park infrastructure on conservation estates.Closing date: Friday, 24 January 2025, at 12 noon AWST (3 pm AEDT).
No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.
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