AWUGA, Level 3, $75,422 – $78,333 p.a. plus 12% Superannuation
Location: Albany
This permanent, full‐time position is based in Albany and is part of the South Coast Region's effort to provide nature conservation, parks and visitor services and fire management.
Responsibilities
* Operate heavy machinery such as a 950 Caterpillar Wheel Loader, D6 Caterpillar bulldozer, or equivalent in forested environments and challenging terrain.
* Load, unload and transport heavy machinery with a Prime Mover and traverse on a variety of roads and conditions.
* Undertake bushfire suppression work at all categories of bushfire (levels 1, 2, and 3) once fire line competent.
* Apply appropriate disease hygiene, health and safety requirements at all times.
Qualifications & Selection Criteria
* Demonstrated ability to operate heavy machinery in forested environments, including loading, unloading and transportation of heavy equipment.
* Ability to supervise and coach others, identify training needs, conduct training, and promote continuous learning.
* Physically fit for operational fire work and able to pass the departmental fire fitness test.
* Availability for fire service consistent with AWU Award 1992 and prevailing industrial agreements, including participation in fire availability rosters.
* Ability to plan and implement work programs efficiently, organise resources, determine priorities and maintain quality control measures.
* Ability to liaise with and negotiate with internal stakeholders to secure approvals and agree on standards of work.
* Good oral communication, interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and in a team.
* Good literacy skills and ability to complete records and reports accurately and timely, including use of relevant computers.
* Understanding of work health and safety, equity and diversity principles and practices.
* Current 'C' and 'MR' Class Driver's Licence, plus an 'HC' Driver's Licence or ability to acquire as soon as possible.
* Ability and willingness to acquire Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management.
* Experience in Dieback Disease Hygiene requirements and machine operations in environmentally sensitive areas (desirable).
Benefits
* Flexible working arrangements.
* 12% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options.
* Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
* Access to study, bereavement, foster caring and parental leave.
* Confidential employee assistant program (EAP) for you and your family.
* Annual National Park Entry Pass.
* Well‐established learning and development programs.
* Relocation and other allowances.
* Free staff parking.
Eligibility
To be eligible for permanent appointment, applicants must be Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens, or holders of Australian permanent residency status.
Equal Opportunity 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. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
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