THIS IS A PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITION

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON TUESDAY, 26 SEPTEMBER 2023

Job Description

The Environment Officer plays a key role in the development, review and reporting of the Rottnest Islands Conservation Management Strategies and the implementation of the associated research, monitoring and operational programs.

The environment officer is responsible for:
• Development and implementation of conservation programs, including the Terrestrial Conservation Action Plan, Marine Conservation Action Plan, Weed management, five year revegetation plan
• Provides advice and support to the Manager of Environment and Compliance and other specialist services covering conservation, protection and restoration of the reserves marine and terrestrial environment to meet statutory and strategic goals
• Coordinating fauna response and management
• Management of Operations Officers, work planning and activities.

Selection Criteria

Applicants should... address the following essential criteria. These should be addressed in no more than 3 pages in total.
• Considerable understanding of, and experience in, the preparation and delivery of operational conservation management programs with a focus on biodiversity conservation and natural resource management outcomes.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills including good influencing skills and ability to liaise effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage small projects including scoping, budget, and reporting, to deliver planned outputs within budget and timeframe.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams including supervising and supporting team members to achieve results.

The following essential criteria will be assessed at some stage during the selection process.
• Strong analytical skills including ability to interpret relevant data and apply regulations and legislation.
• Ability to undertake research, develop and implement programs relating to biodiversity conservation.
• Understanding and experience in applying occupational health and safety in an operational environment.
• Knowledge and experience in GIS and data management software.

The following desirable criterion will be assessed as required.
• A tertiary qualification in Environment management, Sustainability or equivalent.

Note: The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current (issue date not older than 6 months) and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.

AND

The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current Working With Children Check card prior to commencement.

For the full role description, detailed responsibilities and a full list of selection criteria, please refer to attached Job Description below. The documents attached to this advertisement are available in alternative formats upon request.

Eligibility: To be eligible for permanent appointment, it is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status.

Relocation Costs: A proportion of relocation costs may be covered at the discretion of the RIA.

For Further Job-Related Information: Please contact Rebecca Gabbitus on 0418 101 151, or further information about the Rottnest Island Authority, please visit https://ria.wa.gov.au/.

Application Instructions:

To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:
• A written response addressing the above four (4) requested criteria (in no more than three (3) pages).
• A current resume.

To ensure that you submit the required and appropriate information in your application, please read the attached Job Application Kit carefully. All documents attached with your application must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. To avoid last minute congestion of the system, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time.

No late or proforma applications will be accepted.

A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary in order to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.

Substantive Equality Statement

Rottnest Island Authority supports and values diversity and aims to build a workforce that is representative of the community we live in. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse background and people with disability. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.

For adjustments required in the recruitment process, please contact the selection panel convenor.

Similar appointments may be made from this process 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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