Project Officer - Badimia Bandi Barna Aboriginal Corporation
PSCA, Level 4, $95,782 - $100,526 p.a. plus District Allowance and 12% Superannuation.
THIS IS A 36-MONTH FIXED-TERM, FULL-TIME POSITION (WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION OR PERMANENCY).
This position is based in Geraldton or other location by negotiation.
Under Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Aboriginality is a genuine requirement for this position with preference given to Badimia Aboriginal community members or applicants approved by the Badimia Aboriginal community.
Responsibilities
* Supports directly the Badimia Bandi Barna Aboriginal Corporation (BBBAC) to engage in joint management of the Badimia conservation estate with the department.
* Ensures meaningful stakeholder engagement for Badimia joint management by promoting a shared understanding of country and of the Badimia community, working within cultural intellectual property protocols and principles to develop strong communication tools and materials.
* Leads the planning and delivery of operations on country having regard for a respectful appreciation of cultural values and expectations as guided by the BBBAC.
* Enhances the development of the Badimia Ranger workforce through continued engagement with cultural programming and adaption of training, systems and resources.
* Contributes to Badimia joint management administration, governance and project management.
Selection Criteria
* Evidence of well-developed oral communication and interpersonal skills and experience liaising with Traditional Owners, with preference for experience in joint management or Aboriginal involvement.
* Demonstrated ability and experience of working as part of a team and independently, showing a high level of self‐motivation and the ability to work unsupervised in remote locations.
* Demonstrated understanding of cultural heritage management, with preference for experience or willingness to learn about biodiversity and recreation management in a conservation estate context.
* Evidence of well‐developed written skills, including the ability to use computer software to prepare concise and accurate reports, draft documents and correspondence.
* Under Section 50d of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Aboriginality is a genuine requirement for this position with preference given to Badimia Aboriginal community members or applicants approved by the Badimia Aboriginal community.
Benefits
* Flexible working arrangements.
* 12% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options.
* 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading paid as additional pay every December.
* District Allowance.
* 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.
* Confidential employee assistance program (EAP) including psychology and counselling services.
* Annual National Park Entry Pass.
* Well‐established learning and development programs.
Required Clearances and Licences
* A current Working with Children Check.
* A current National Police Check (issued within the last 6 months).
* A current Western Australian 'C' class driver's licence.
Equal Opportunity and Eligibility 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. Applicants with a disability who require adjustments may contact the Senior Recruitment Officer.
Eligibility: Aboriginality is a genuine requirement for this recruitment pool/position.
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