Overview
Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions WA – Geraldton, WA. AWUGA, Level 6, $102,147 - $105,157 p.a. plus District Allowance and 12% Superannuation. This is a permanent, full-time position based in Geraldton or other location within the Midwest region by agreement.
Join us in our mission to promote biodiversity, conserve our valuable ecosystems, and provide engaging attractions that connect people with nature.
Responsibilities
* Undertakes a specialist construction supervisor role, planning and organising construction and fabrication projects associated with buildings, offices, operational facilities and visitor facilities across the Midwest region.
* Leads and supervises departmental construction and ranger teams and external contractors, with a focus on mentoring and training joint management ranger teams.
* Prepares construction and fabrication drawings and ensures projects meet relevant design and construction standard specifications.
* Liaises on construction matters at a high level with other industry professionals and clients.
* Organises and delivers construction related on-the-job training to Aboriginal ranger teams, conservation employees and other staff as required.
Selection Criteria
* Significant experience in the design, maintenance and construction of small buildings offices and operational and recreational infrastructure including significant knowledge and experience of construction techniques, appropriate standards and building codes of practice.
* Considerable experience in the preparation of construction drawings. Ability to interpret construction drawings to quantify accurately materials and set out and build the project to required standards.
* High level of ability and experience in communicating and liaising with specialist design staff, engineers, surveyors, contractors and construction crews.
* Demonstrated supervisory, mentoring and organisational skills in relation to construction projects, plus experience in identifying training needs and organising/conducting training, with a preference for someone who has experience working with Aboriginal people.
Benefits
* Flexible working arrangements.
* 12% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options.
* District Allowance.
* Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
* Access to study, bereavement, foster caring and parental leave.
* A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your family, including psychology and counselling services.
* An annual National Park Entry Pass.
* Well-established learning and development programs.
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 covering letter.
* a statement addressing the above requested criteria (in no more than four (4) pages).
* current CV, including the details of two referees with one being a recent or current manager/supervisor.
Additional information
For further job-related information, contact Kyla Sherrington on 0409 614 *** or visit the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions website at https://www.dbca.wa.gov.au/.
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.
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.
Similar appointments may be made from this process in locations throughout Western Australia within a 12-month period to positions that may be permanent or contract, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.
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