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Base pay range
$115,824.00/yr - $127,647.00/yr
PSCA, Level 6, $115,824 - $127,647 p.a. plus District Allowance, Air Conditioning Allowance, plus 11.5% Superannuation.
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 KUNUNURRA
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON FRIDAY, 2 MAY 2025
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.
We currently have an opportunity for an Operations Manager to join our team in the East Kimberley District.
Under minimal direction from the District Manager, you will be responsible for:
* Leading, coordinating and implementing works programs in the East Kimberley District across all work centres and national parks, 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 any existing and future joint management partners, stakeholders and community groups regarding district service programs and delivery of joint management commitments.
At the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (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.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following five (5) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than five (5) pages in total.
* Substantial experience in natural resource management including environmental, recreational, fire, terrestrial, 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.
* Considerable experience in and knowledge of administrative and financial management, including budget preparation and expenditure control.
* Ability and willingness to work with Traditional Owners to promote Aboriginal involvement in the workforce and participate in Joint Management Body and Native Title negotiations with a preference for someone with demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal people and having an awareness of their culture.
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.
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.
* 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading paid as additional pay every December.
* 5 days North West Leave per year.
* 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.
* 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 (if not recruited locally).
* Relocation and other allowances.
* Annual Leave Travel Concession for employee and dependents.
* Free staff parking.
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 statement addressing the above requested criteria (in no more than five (5) pages).
* current CV, including the details of two referees.
For further job-related information: contact Brad Johnson on (08) 9168 4200 or for further information about the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, visit .
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.
Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will need to possess or obtain:
* A current (issue date not older than 6 months) and satisfactory National Police Check.
* A current Western Australian 'C' class drivers licence.
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 to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.
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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, including an alternative to applying online, can contact the Senior Recruitment Officer on (08) 9219 9879 or Do not send job applications to this email; they will not be accepted.
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