The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is seeking a skilled Park Manager to join our Esperance District team. This is a permanent, full-time position based in Esperance.
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Park Manager who can effectively coordinate the parks and visitor services program within the Esperance district. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of natural resource management, including planning, implementing and managing project works.
Key Responsibilities
* Coordinate the parks and visitor services program to ensure high quality outcomes are produced in a cost-effective manner and according to the department's management policies and guidelines.
* Manage staff within the parks and visitor services program, including driving management planning, community liaison, program budgets, business plans, marketing, capital works programs, and actively seeking alternative resourcing through partnerships and other opportunities.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in parks and visitor services and natural resource management.
* Evidence of high-level interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience in effective liaison and negotiation at a senior level with other government departments, industry, stakeholders, Aboriginal groups, community interest groups, and the media.
* Demonstrated experience in effective management and leadership of teams, including supervisory, organisational, works programming and human resource management skills.
* Demonstrated experience and competence in financial management and administration, and other management systems, including project management, contract management, risk management and information technology.
Benefits
This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment with a talented team. You will have the chance to develop your skills and expertise, and contribute to the delivery of important conservation and park management projects.
About Us
The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is 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.