Executive Director, Parks and Visitor Services

7 months ago

London, United Kingdom Executive Full time

Parks and Visitor Services Division Executive Director, Parks and Visitor Services DBCA0210419 PSCA, Class 2, $196,891 plus 11% Superannuation

THIS IS A 5-YEAR, FULL-TIME SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE (SES) POSITION

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON FRIDAY, 10 NOVEMBER 2023

About DBCA and Parks and Wildlife Service:

The Parks and Wildlife Service is part of the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.

The Parks and Wildlife Service works to ensure the natural assets of Western Australia are conserved, protected and valued.

We manage Western Australia's parks, forests and reserves for wildlife conservation, sustainable recreation and tourism, while protecting communities from bushfire.

The Executive Director, Parks and Visitor Services is accountable for leading the strategic directions of the parks management and visitor services functions within the Parks and Wildlife Service of the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.

The successful candidate will:

Positively and proactively contributes to the strategic direction and management of the department as a member of its Corporate Executive.

Develop and ensure the implementation of departmental standards, policies, procedures and guidelines pertaining to the parks management and visitor services functions, management of the division, and the delivery of outcomes.

Provide policy and specialist advice to the Minister, Director General, Deputy Director General, Conservation and Parks Commission and other relevant parties.

Create a strategic direction for the division, aligned with the department’s strategic directions and values, and provides leadership, creativity and initiative.

Ensure sound strategic, operational and business planning and management for the division.

Provide leadership of change management initiatives relevant to the department and the division.

At DBCA, we believe all our people are leaders irrespective of their role. We consider this as critical to our success and, to support this, we have adopted which provide a common understanding of the mindsets and expected behaviours in the context of our agency and the Public Sector. The DBCA leadership context for this role is .

The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position.

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, and manageable conflict of interests declaration and action plan prior to commencement.

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

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resumes and cover letters detailing their experience, skills and achievements relevant to the position responding to the selection criteria provided in the attached JDF, including the details of two referees.

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

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions 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.

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.

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Position Title Executive Director, Parks and Visitor Services Agency Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions Salary Location Kensington, Western Australia Unit/Division Parks and Visitor Services Division Branch Executive Work Type Fixed Term - Full Time Position No. DBCA0210419 Closing Date Position Title Executive Director, Parks and Visitor Services Branch Executive Location Kensington, Western Australia Work Type Fixed Term - Full Time Closing Date Salary Agency Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions Company Information Description