Regional and Fire Management Services Division Senior Ranger Cape Le Grand National Park
DIVISIONAL OVERVIEW
The Regional and Fire Management Services Division is responsible for managing the fire management and regional services functions of the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA).
Our division has a strong focus on promoting biodiversity, conserving ecosystems, and providing engaging attractions that connect people with nature.
We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Ranger to join the team in the Esperance District.
Main Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the District Parks and Visitor Services Coordinator, you will manage the day-to-day works programs and operations within the Cape Le Grand National Park and assist with the management of other lands and waters managed by the department within the Esperance District.
You will be responsible for leading others to drive positive change, as outlined in the Department's Leadership Expectations.
Key Selection Criteria:
1. Leadership and Team Management: Experience in leading, supervising and managing teams, empowering individuals to work with confidence both in teams and independently to deliver agreed outcomes and priorities.
2. Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Well-developed oral and interpersonal skills and experience in building and maintaining networks; liaising with the public, commercial tourism operators, community groups, special interest groups (including indigenous groups) and other stakeholders.
3. Operational Planning and Works Programs: Experience and knowledge of implementing operational plans and works programs associated with visitor management and natural resource management, having regard to the threatening processes affecting native flora and fauna, rehabilitation techniques and the monitoring and control of pests and weeds.
4. Interpretation and Education: Experience in developing and participating in the delivery of interpretative and educational programs.
About Us:
DBCA 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.
Benefits of Working with Us:
* Flexible working arrangements.
* 11.5% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options.
* 1 additional public sector holiday each year.
* Ranger leave entitlements.
* 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.