Regional and Fire Management Services Division
Regional Leader Sustainable Forest Management
DBCA3064316
Join us in our mission to promote biodiversity, conserve our valuable ecosystems, and provide engaging attractions that connect people with nature.
THIS POSITION IS BASED IN CRAWLEY
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON TUESDAY, 6 MAY 2025
The Swan Region encompasses both the metropolitan Perth and the Peel region. It extends along the west coast from Lancelin in the north to south of Mandurah and east to the edge of the Wheatbelt from Quindanning to Bolgart. The Swan Region employs over 200 staff across multiple work centres (Mandurah, Wanneroo, Yanchep, Fremantle, Mundaring, Jarrahdale and Dwellingup) with the regional headquarters based at Crawley.
We currently have an opportunity for a Regional Leader Sustainable Forest Management to join our team.
Under the minimal direction of the Regional Manager, this position leads and coordinates the delivery of Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) service and related environmental impact assessment processes and activities across the Swan Region including:
* Coordinates the delivery of ecologically sustainable forest management within the Swan Region.
* Mining liaison and monitoring in the region.
* Advising and setting program priorities, preparing budgets and reviewing program expenditure and revenue.
* Establishing standards and monitoring work quality.
* Liaising and networking with the community, key stakeholders and special interest groups.
* Representing the region on matters relating to SFM.
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 four (4) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than four (4) pages in total.
* Considerable knowledge of, and experience in the management of sustainable forest management and sustainable natural resources issues and strategic planning; including environmental impact assessment, developing operational plans, management plans and strategies, and having familiarity with the principles of planning and ecologically sustainable forest management.
* Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and oral communication skills and considerable experience in effective liaison and negotiation at a senior level to achieve organisational objectives, with other government agencies, industry, stakeholders, Aboriginal groups, community interest groups and the media; and handling and resolving complex and detailed information requests.
* Considerable experience, knowledge and skills in 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.
* Considerable experience in and knowledge of administration and financial management including budget preparation and expenditure control.
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
* 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.
* 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.
* 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 four (4) pages).
* current CV, including the details of two referees with one being a recent or current manager/supervisor.
For further job-related information: contact Benson Todd on 0417 546 754 or for further information about the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, visit .
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.
Eligibility: To be eligible for permanent appointment, it is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status.
Substantive Equality 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. 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.
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.
Attachments:
* DBCA Job Application Form.docx
* DBCA Job Application Kit.docx
* Job Description Form DBCA3064316.pdf
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