Administration and Data Officer

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is hiring a part-time Administration and Data Officer in Bunbury, WA. The role involves providing administrative support, entering training records, and managing communications for the Operational Training Unit. Applicants should have experience in office procedures and software applications. The position offers a salary of $73,954 - $79,292 p.a. pro rata, with various employee benefits including flexible working arrangements.
PSCA, Level 2, $73,954 - $79,292 p.a. pro rata plus 11.5% Superannuation

Join us in our mission to promote biodiversity, conserve our valuable ecosystems, and provide engaging attractions that connect people with nature.

THIS IS A PERMANENT, PART-TIME (0.6 FTE) POSITION

THIS POSITION IS BASED IN KENSINGTON OR BUNBURY

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT

MIDDAY ON FRIDAY, 28 MARCH 2025

Job Description

The Regional and Fire Management Services Division's Operational Training Unit (OTU) designs, delivers and records operational training to meet the needs of the agency with a strong focus on regional delivery. The OTU also maintains the department’s capacity to offer nationally recognised training, eLearning solutions and accurate training records.

We currently have an opportunity for an Administration and Data Officer to join our team.

Under immediate supervision from the Manager Operational Training Unit, you will:
• Provide administrative and customer services support across the Operational Training Unit.
• Be responsible for entering training records into the department’s Student Management System.
• Assist with the administration of the Operational Training Unit’s central email inbox and intranet pages.

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 Criteria

Applicants should address the following two (2) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than two (2) pages in total.
• Experience in office procedures, records management and administrative functions.
• Evidence of experience in using software applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and manipulating databases preferably VETtrak or a similar database.

About Us

DBCA, 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 website .

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.
• Annual leave to be adjusted based on the position, e.g. 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:
• a covering letter.
• a statement addressing the above requested criteria (in no more than two (2) pages).
• current CV, including the details of two referees.

For further job-related information: contact Amanda Nabi on 0439 297 746 or for further information about the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, visit https://www.dbca.wa.gov.au/ .

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.

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 in order to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.

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 (08) 9219 9879 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.