Regional and Fire Management Services Division
Clerical Officer
DBCA
Join us in our mission to promote biodiversity, conserve our valuable ecosystems, and provide engaging attractions that connect people with nature.
THIS POSITION IS BASED IN ESPERANCE
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON FRIDAY, 28 MARCH 2025
Esperance is a beautiful coastal town with stunning scenery, white beaches, and turquoise waters. It is a popular tourist destination with several National Parks in the region.
We currently have an opportunity for a Clerical Officer to join our team. Under the direct supervision of the Finance and Administration Officer, you will:
- Provide general administration and clerical support to district staff and secretarial support as required.
- Provide front counter and telephone reception services for the district office.
At the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA), we have adopted Leadership Expectations which provide 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 prepare a covering letter outlining their skills and experience in relation to the following selection criteria:
- Experience in dealing with internal and external enquiries with a customer service focus.
- Knowledge of the use of office equipment, office procedures and administration, including demonstrated competency in the use of computer databases, spreadsheets and word processing software.
- Ability to undertake records management and general clerical duties, including the processing of financial documents.
- Good oral and written communication and organisational skills, and an ability to analyse and suggest solutions to basic problems.
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team.
- Understanding of work, health and safety, and equity and diversity principles and practices.
- Knowledge of departmental functions, activities and the Financial Management Act 2006. (Desirable)
- Experience using a corporate records management system. (Desirable)
- Ongoing willingness and ability to participate in fire management activities that contribute to bushfire suppression and prescribed burning operations commensurate with capability, capacity, training and level of experience (Desirable).
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.
Benefits of working with us
In addition to the attractive salary and opportunities to contribute to biodiversity and environmental conservation initiatives, the department offers incentives including:
- 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 assistance 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 outlining your skills and experience in relation to the selection criteria (in no more than two (2) pages) and a current CV, including the details of two referees.
Note: These instructions differ from the instructions in the Job Description Form.
For further job-related information: contact Tammy Maloney on or for further information about the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, visit .
Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will need to possess or obtain:
- 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.
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 or . Do not send job applications to this email; they will not be accepted.
Attachments:
- DBCA Job Application Form.docx
- DBCA Job application kit.docx
- Job Description Form DBCA.pdf
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