Parks & Visitor Services Project Lead

Swdc; Australia; Remote; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Flexible working arrangements

12% superannuation

4 weeks annual leave

Public sector holidays

Cultural leave

Study leave

Employee assistance program

National Park Entry Pass

Learning and development

Free staff parking

Job summary

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) is seeking a Project Officer – Parks and Visitor Services Special Projects to support asset maintenance, VRM assessments and major PVS projects across the district, including Bunbury region offices.

You will work under the District PVS Coordinator, coordinating maintenance programs, reporting on lease infrastructure, and helping deliver nature conservation and visitor services in WA's South West.

Qualifications

• Considerable experience in infrastructure maintenance, planning and development.
• Experience and competence in financial management and administration, including project and contract management.
• Evidence of high-level oral communication and negotiation with external organisations and stakeholders.
• Strong written communication skills for reports, presentations and correspondence.
• Knowledge of visitor site design, construction and risk principles in protected areas (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Prepares and implements an annual PVS asset maintenance program across the district.
• Coordinates the district’s Visitor Risk Management (VRM) assessment program.
• Assists with major PVS projects (internal or external capital works).
• Oversees lease infrastructure management issues and reporting.

Skills

Infrastructure maintenance

Financial and contract management

Stakeholder liaison

Written communication

Visitor site design knowledge

Job description

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) is seeking a Project Officer – Parks and Visitor Services Special Projects to support asset maintenance, VRM assessments and major PVS projects across the district, including Bunbury region offices.

You will work under the District PVS Coordinator, coordinating maintenance programs, reporting on lease infrastructure, and helping deliver nature conservation and visitor services in WA's South West.