The Kimberley Region is a remote and complex landscape which is renowned for its natural beauty and cultural significance. The region offers many unique opportunities to explore and enjoy world class natural and cultural attractions as well as appreciate the wilderness values of the area.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist with coordinating and implementing the marine works program identified within the marine parks management plans and visitor plan.
* Assist with Traditional Owner engagement within the marine parks to ensure stakeholder and community involvement in the marine protected area management.
In this role, you will demonstrate Personal Leadership to help drive positive change. You will work under the general direction of the Parks Coordinator - Lalang-gaddam Marine Parks and be responsible for:
Marine Estate Management: Assist with coordinating and implementing the marine works program identified within the marine parks management plans and visitor plan.
Traditional Owner Engagement: Assist with Traditional Owner engagement within the marine parks to ensure stakeholder and community involvement in the marine protected area management.
Administrative and Financial Management: Experience in, and knowledge of administrative and financial management, including project management, budget preparation and expenditure control within financial constraints.
This position requires strong communication skills, ability to work effectively in a team environment and willingness to adapt to changing priorities. You will be required to travel throughout the region and work at various locations.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join our West Kimberley District team and contribute to the conservation and management of the marine parks in the region. You will be working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with a diverse range of stakeholders and communities.
What We Offer
* Flexible working arrangements.
* 11.5% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options.
* 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading paid as additional pay every December.
* 5 days North West Leave per year.
* 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.
* Housing.
* Relocation and other allowances.