Position No: ZPA3120763

Salary/Level: Level 7, $134,481 - $143,736 p.a. plus Superannuation

Tenure: Permanent, Full-time

Location: Perth Zoo, Western Australia

The Manager Facilities and Environment leads and provides direction to the Facilities and Environment team.

The Facilities and Environment team are responsible for the management of the grounds, botanic estate, facilities, and infrastructure across the three Perth Zoo sites, South Perth, Byford, and Bakers Hill. This includes oversight of all major service contracts, including waster, cleaning, pest control, and utilities, managing and servicing fleet and equipment, and the sourcing, storage and delivery of Zoo supplies including fodder.

The role also assists in the planning, delivery, and coordination of minor capital works activities and requires building and maintaining productive relationships with key stakeholders and contributing to the Zoo’s overall effectiveness as a commercial conservation organisation.

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 be Leading Others to help drive positive change.

The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.

Application Instructions:

To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:

• A covering letter.
• A written response addressing the four (4) requested criteria below (in no more than two (2) pages).
• A current resume.

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated experience in the management and delivery of major maintenance and minor capital works projects, including contract documentation and procurement, contract management, and quality control.
2. Demonstrated experience operating in a 7-day-a-week operational environment and/or public facility.
3. Experience in the effective management of a diverse team; strong human and financial resource management.
4. Proven ability to ensure compliance with safety legislative requirements, and procurement standards. Experience in risk management and developing safety protocols.

Please click “Apply” and you will be redirected to the WA Government Jobs Board website at https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/ where you can submit your application online.

For further information about the Zoological Parks Authority, please visit https://perthzoo.wa.gov.au/

For further job-related information, please contact Ms Kathryn Caldwell on 0422 338 498.

Closing date: Tuesday, 22 April 2025 at 12 noon AWST (2pm AEST). No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.