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Regional and Fire Management Services DivisionAdministration OfficerDBCA3057456Join 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 WANNEROO OR YANCHEP NATIONAL PARKAPPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON TUESDAY, 22 APRIL 2025The Swan Region encompasses both the metropolitan Perth and the Peel region. It extends along the west coast from Lancelin in the north to south of Mandurah and east to the edge of the Wheatbelt from Quindanning to Bolgart. The Swan Region employs over 200 staff across multiple work centres (Mandurah, Wanneroo, Yanchep, Hillarys, Mundaring, Jarrahdale and Dwellingup).We currently have an opportunity for an Administration Officer to join our team.Under the immediate supervision from the Finance and Administration Coordinator, you will:Provide financial, administrative and records management support and advice to the Yanchep National Park, with particular emphasis on supporting park functions.Provide high quality customer service to internal and external clients and visitors and telephone reception service for the district.Assume a role in incident management.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 CriteriaApplicants should address the following three (3) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than three (3) pages in total.Knowledge of and experience in administrative and finance functions including processing and reconciling accounts and expenditure.Experience in office procedures, records management and administrative functions.Experience in the use of and application of personal computers and retail systems, including word processing, excel spreadsheets, data management/record keeping and point of sales programs.About UsDBCA, 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.Benefits of working with usIn 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 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 statement addressing the above requested criteria (in no more than three (3) pages) and current CV, including the details of two referees.For further job-related information: contact Lexa Manuel on (08) 9303 7700 or for further information about the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, visit 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 StatementDBCA 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 disabilities 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, including an alternative to applying online, 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.Similar appointments may be made from this process in locations throughout Western Australia within a 12-month period to positions that may be permanent or contract, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency. #J-18808-Ljbffr