Aboriginal Tourism Coordinator

Job title: Aboriginal Tourism Coordinator

Company: Government of Western Australia


Job description: PSCA, Level 6 or 7, $115,824 – 127,647 or $134,481 – $143,736 p.a. plus 11.5% SuperannuationJoin us in our mission to promote biodiversity, conserve our valuable ecosystems, and provide engaging attractions that connect people with nature.THIS IS A PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITIONTHIS POSITION IS BASED IN KENSINGTONAPPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON THURSDAY, 29 MAY 2025Parks and Wildlife Service promote and support nature and culture-based tourism opportunities on CALM Act land.The Nature-based Tourism Division is the point of contact for departmental staff and the tourism industry to facilitate sustainable, nature and culture-based commercial tourism and attractions on national, marine and conservation parks and reserves managed by the Parks and Wildlife Service.We are currently seeking a Aboriginal Tourism Coordinator to join our team.The Aboriginal Tourism Coordinator plans, coordinates and facilitates Aboriginal tourism outcomes in parks by working collaboratively with joint and cooperative management partners, Aboriginal tourism businesses and partner organisations. Responsible for planning and delivering awareness raising to support Aboriginal tourism, and, together with our partners, for creating opportunities for Aboriginal people to be involved in providing tourism and visitor services in parks.At DBCA, we have adopted 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 be to help drive positive change.Selection CriteriaApplicants should address the following four (4) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than three (3) pages in total.

• Considerable knowledge of and experience in working successfully with Aboriginal traditional owners, preferably in Tourism.

• Well-developed interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships with Aboriginal people and communities, as well as with internal and external stakeholder individuals and organisations.

• Demonstrated high level of written and oral communication skills and the ability to use computer software for word processing.

• Demonstrated ability to think analytically, problem-solve, negotiate to achieve outcomes and to work with initiative and minimal supervision.

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.For more information on what we do, our recruitment process, and why working at DBCA is an attractive proposition, please visit our .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.
• Free staff parking.

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.a statement addressing the above requested criteria (in no more than three (3) pages).a current CV, including the details of two referees with one being a recent or current manager/supervisor.For further job-related information: contact Sveva Falletto on (08) 9219 9912 or for further information about the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, visit .We have a detailed Job Application Kit to provide information about us, the value of the department and practical guidance on the process for you. Please ensure you have saved your documents in MS Word (.docx files only) or PDF format and have allowed plenty of time to submit your application, as late, emailed and proforma applications will not be accepted.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.
• A current Western Australian motor vehicle drivers licence.

For the full role description, detailed responsibilities and a full list of selection criteria, please refer to the Job Description link below. The documents linked to this advertisement are available in alternative formats upon request.Eligibility: To be eligible for permanent appointment, it is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status.A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.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 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, including an alternative to applying online, can contact the Senior Recruitment Officer on (08) 9219 9879 or . 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.

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Location: Kensington, WA

Job date: Thu, 15 May 2025 22:36:09 GMT

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