Project Officer – Yurriyangem Taam Joint Management
The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is committed to promoting biodiversity and conservation to enrich people’s lives, through sustainable management of Western Australia’s species, ecosystems, lands and the attractions in the department’s care.
Duties
Under limited supervision from the District Manager and with oversight from the Senior Project Officer Native Title Unit:
- Work in collaboration with the Yurriyangem Taam (YT) Joint Management Body and the YT Employment sub-committee to undertake activities that strengthen YT’s governanace and capacity to meet its obligations under the Indigenous Land Use Agreements (ILUA) and Joint Management Agreement.
- Coordinate and lead Traditional Owner, community, and stakeholder engagement for the implementation of the new YT National Park including future parks and easements on behalf of YT Traditional Owners.
- Liaise extensively with relevant stakeholders in partnership with the department to ensure the implementation of the ILUA actions such as secondary consents, easements, and the development of the joint management plan.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following four (4) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than four (4) pages in total.
- Considerable experience in project management and contract administration processes including time management and financial management.
- Evidence of strong analytical and problem-solving skills and abilities in responding to complex and detailed issues in a challenging environment.
- Evidence of high-level oral communication and interpersonal skills and experience in effectively liaising and negotiating with Aboriginal groups, community, stakeholders and government agencies, to deliver joint management outcomes.
- Knowledge of and experience in joint management conservation and natural land management.
Applications
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