Marine Conservation Officer

1 month ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Aboriginal Engagement, Planning and Lands Branch Full time
Job Title: Marine Conservation Officer

Join the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions as a Marine Conservation Officer and contribute to the conservation of Western Australia's marine ecosystems.

Job Summary:

This is a permanent, full-time position based in Kensington, Western Australia. The successful candidate will work under general direction to undertake spatial information planning and consultation applicable to the establishment and management of marine conservation reserves.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Undertake spatial information planning and consultation applicable to the establishment and management of marine conservation reserves, including supporting joint management partner, stakeholder and community consultation exercises.
  • Assist with the development and maintenance of marine information systems and techniques to support the department's marine reserve planning, policy development and management priorities.
  • Provide specialist advice, spatial information analysis, presentation and decision support for the department's marine conservation reserve program.
Selection Criteria:

The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant discipline, such as environmental or marine science, natural resources management, geography, or geographic information systems. They will also have considerable knowledge and experience in the application of geographic information systems and management of spatial information relevant to natural asset planning and management.

Additionally, the candidate will have demonstrated experience in working within a multidisciplinary team and liaising with a range of stakeholders, including traditional owners, local and state government, peak bodies, special interest groups, and individuals in the gathering of spatial information for natural asset planning and management.

They will also have considerable experience in the identification, capture, processing, analysis, and interactive presentation of complex spatial datasets to a wide range of stakeholders, with a preference for experience using marine spatial information.

The successful candidate will have well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated experience in research, analysis, problem solving, the production of reports, and high-standard map products.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for permanent appointment, it is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship, or Australian permanent residency status or a visa with entitlement to live and work in Australia for the term of the contract.

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 five requested criteria (in no more than four pages).
  • A current resume (of no more than three pages).

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.

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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