Senior Ranger (Marine) – Bardi Jawi Joint Management

Position No: DBCA3134919

Salary/Level: Grade 3, $77,950 – $81,682 p.a. plus Superannuation

Tenure: Permanent, Full-time

Location: Broome, Western Australia

The Kimberley Region is a remote and complex landscape which is renowned for its natural beauty and cultural significance. The region offers many unique opportunities to explore and enjoy world class natural and cultural attractions as well as appreciate the wilderness values of the area.

Under the direction of the Buccaneer Archipelago Parks Coordinator, this position:

Manages the Bardi Jawi Marine Park within the Buccaneer Archipelago in the West Kimberley district in joint management with the traditional owners through:

• The development and delivery of the annual Bardi Jawi Marine Park’s works program for parks and visitor services (PVS) and conservation, in accordance with departmental guidelines, policies, joint management agreements, management plans and budgeting requirements.
• Supervision, works programming and career development of marine ranger team, aboriginal trainee marine rangers and/or fee for service rangers from Bardi and Jawi Niimidiman Aboriginal Corporations (BJNAC).
• Undertaking marine park patrols and maintaining and skippering departmental vessels and equipment.
• Assisting with the development and delivery of conservation, cultural protection, managing visitation, science, education, interpretive and enforcement works programs.

The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current Working With Children Check and a current and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.

Application Instructions:

To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:

• A covering letter.
• A written response addressing the four (4) requested criteria below (in no more than four (4) pages).
• A current resume.

Selection Criteria

1. Experience in leading, supervising and managing teams, (including Aboriginal staff) empowering individuals to work with confidence both in teams and independently to deliver agreed outcomes and priorities.
2. Evidence of well-developed oral and interpersonal skills and experience in liaising with traditional owners regarding joint management interests and activities including Aboriginal involvement in the workforce and have the ability to be involved in patrol and enforcement activities.
3. Experience and knowledge of implementing operational plans and works programs associated with marine, island and coastal management, preferably in the Kimberley region.
4. Knowledge of and experience in the maintenance and operation of vessels requiring a Coxswain Grade 1 (NC) as a minimum certificate of competency, with a preference for someone with Master <24m (NC) and Marine Engine Drivers (MED) II qualifications.

Please click “Apply” and you will be redirected to the WA Government Jobs Board website at https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/ where you can submit your application online.

For further information on the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, please visit https://www.dbca.wa.gov.au/.

For further job-related information, please contact Kevin Bancroft on 0429 360 102.

Closing date: Wednesday, 25 September at 12 noon AWST (2pm AEST). No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.