The Climate Change Unit (CCU) is looking for talented and enthusiastic people to help shape Western Australia's response to one of the biggest challenges facing our planet - climate change!
Similar appointments may be made from this process in locations throughout Western Australia within a six month period to positions that may be permanent or contract, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.
THIS POSITION CLOSES AT MIDDAY ON MONDAY, 10 OCTOBER, 2011
Job Description
Manages the Climate Change Unit on a day-to-day basis. Develops policy and advises on complex policy issues in the areas of climate change adaptation and mitigation, and related matters.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following 5 criteria in a written application. These should be addressed in no more than three pages.
Please note all criteria are considered essential unless specified otherwise
1. High level demonstrated policy and policy implementation experience in a field relevant to climate change.
2. Substantial experience in managing staff and change in the work place.
3. High level research and writing skills including proven experience in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of policy and policy initiatives.
4. Excellent interpersonal skills including leadership and negotiation skills and the ability to liaise effectively with senior officers in both the private and public sectors.
5. Detailed understanding of the process for the development of government policy in Western Australia; its interface with Commonwealth processes; and a good knowledge of the Government’s policies and priorities.
For a full list of criteria including those that are not required to be addressed in the application please refer to attached Job Description below.
For Further Job Related Information: Please contact Sarah McEvoy on (08) 6467 5543, or for further information about DEC please visit www.dec.wa.gov.au
Application Instructions: To ensure that you submit all of the required information in your application, please ensure that you read the attached DEC Job Application Kit carefully. All documents attached with your application must be in Word or PDF format. No late or proforma applications will be accepted. To avoid last minute congestion of the system, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online.
A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary in order to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.
What DEC offers:In addition to the opportunity to contribute to biodiversity and environmental conservation initiatives, DEC offers a number of incentives including: an attractive salary packaging scheme; comprehensive health and lifestyle programs; free National Park Entry Pass; and the opportunity to work in iconic locations throughout Western Australia.
Substantive Equality Statement
DEC 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. The Department also promotes flexible working arrangements.
