Visitor Education

3 weeks ago

Broome, Australia VenuesWest Full time

Regional and Fire Management Services Division

Visitor Education & Interpretation Officer Pool

Pool Ref PA2510VEIO

Join us in our mission to promote biodiversity, conserve our valuable ecosystems, and provide engaging attractions that connect people with nature.

THIS RECRUITMENT POOL WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR A PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS

THIS POOL WILL BE USED TO FILL VACANCIES BASED IN BROOME

A PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITION IS AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE APPOINTMENT, WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ADDITIONAL PART-TIME OR CASUAL FIXED-TERM ROLE.

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POOL CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON THURSDAY, 3 APRIL 2025

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.

We are currently seeking to establish a pool of suitable applicants for the role of Visitor Education & Interpretation Officer.

Under the direction of the Regional Interpretation Officer, this position:

  • Promotes departmental biodiversity and environmental management goals by planning, developing and implementing education, community engagement, public information and interpretation programs, activities and projects across the Kimberley region.
  • Works with a variety of partners and stakeholders to develop and deliver meaningful projects and programs across the region.

At the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA), we have adopted Leadership Expectations which provides a common understanding of the mindsets and expected behaviours required of all our employees and the public sector. In this role, you will demonstrate Personal Leadership to help drive positive change.

Selection Criteria

Applicants should address the following four (4) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than two (2) pages in total.

  • Some experience and demonstrated competence in planning, designing, implementing and reviewing environmental interpretive and/or educational activities and programs.
  • Some experience communicating and liaising with external partners, including Traditional Owners, stakeholders, external organisations, community, volunteers and special interest groups to build effective networks, co-develop programs and promote community support and involvement in projects.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently. Has a high level of self-motivation and has the ability to organise and complete projects within required timeframes and budgets.
  • Willingness and ability to work with Joint Management partners to support the development and delivery cultural aspirations.

About Us

DBCA, one of Western Australia's largest state government agencies, providing exciting and challenging career opportunities in biodiversity conservation and park and natural resource management. We employ people with world-class scientific, policy, land and marine management, visitor services, research and educational skills.

For more information on what we do, our recruitment process, and why working at DBCA is an attractive proposition, please visit our website.

Benefits of working with us

  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • 11.5% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options.
  • 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading paid as additional pay every December.
  • 3 days additional public sector holidays each year.
  • Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
  • Access to study, bereavement, foster caring and parental leave.
  • A confidential employee assistant program (EAP) for you and your family, including psychology and counselling services.
  • An annual National Park Entry Pass.
  • Well-established learning and development programs.

How to apply:

All applications are to be submitted online. Select 'Apply for job', located at either the top or the bottom of the screen, and follow the instructions; you will need to provide a covering letter addressing the above requested criteria (in no more than two (2) pages) and a current CV, including the details of two referees.

For further job-related information: contact Ailsa Batey on 0475 190 803 or for further information about the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, visit https://www.dbca.wa.gov.au/.

Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will need to possess or obtain:

  • A current Working with Children Check.
  • A current (issue date not older than 6 months) and satisfactory National Police Check.

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

Substantive Equality 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 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.

Applicants with a disability who require adjustments in the recruitment process can contact the Senior Recruitment Officer on (08)92199879 or recruitment@dbca.wa.gov.au. Do not send job applications to this email; they will not be accepted.

Appointments may be made from this process within a 12-month period to positions that may be permanent, contract or casual, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.

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