Advert ID: 20023498
Title:
Return to 1616 Project - Finance & Administration Officer
Advertiser:
Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions
Location:
Woodvale, Perth
Salary etc:
$79,156 - $84,977 p.a. + super (Level 3).
Ref:
Position No. DBCA3077918
This is a 36-month fixed-term, part-time (0.6 FTE) position (with the possibility of extension or permanency)
DBCA’s Dirk Hartog Island National Park Return to 1616 Ecological Restoration Project began in 2012 with the aim of restoring the island’s ecology to a condition more closely resembling that experienced by early explorers in 1616.
Groundbreaking work by DBCA scientists and staff to remove pest animals has now made Dirk Hartog Island the World’s largest island to be cleared of feral cats, goats and sheep. In combination with controlling high priority invasive weeds, this has enabled DBCA to restore native vegetation and create the conditions to reintroduce the island’s native animals.
We currently have an opportunity for a Finance and Administration Officer to join the Return to 1616 Project team.
You will undertake financial and administrative program support associated with the Dirk Hartog Island National Park (Return to 1616) Ecological Restoration Project. You will liaise with the Return to 1616 project manager, staff and contributors to monitor outputs and progress towards approved milestones. Assists with project community engagement events. In addition, you will provide administrative support to the Biodiversity and Conservation Science Division in the areas of finance, accounts, personnel, and administrative activities, and through liaison with the Business Manager and Finance and Administration Coordinator ensures program finance and account management is integrated within the Division.
At 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.
About Us
DBCA, one of Western Australia's largest state government agencies, provides 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.
In additional to the attractive salary and opportunities to contribute to biodiversity and environmental conservation initiatives, the department offers incentives including:
Benefits of working with us
The department offers a broad range of benefits with some listed here:
The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.
Selection Criteria
Date published:
04-Oct-2024
Closing date:
12 noon, 18-Oct-2024