Provision of Management Services for Edel Land National Park — Awarded to Ryan Hicks and Suze Gerovich

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Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions awarded a contract to Ryan Hicks and Suze Gerovich for provision of on-site management services at Edel Land (including Steep Point) in the Shark Bay World Heritage Area.

They were to live on-site at the Ranger’s Complex and provide on-ground management of the visiting public, provide visitors with information, maintain and upgrade associated service infrastructure including camping areas, the residence, operations base and all outbuildings, and undertake other land management activities as required.

Edel Land was remote and the contract required a high degree of independence, flexibility, practical skills and resourcefulness; contractor personnel were expected to be accustomed to working without supervision or assistance for extended periods.

The contractors were to report to the District Manager, Gascoyne or a delegated officer and to maintain contact with DBCA staff and community members including visitors, volunteers, neighbouring pastoralists, adjacent mining lease operators, Malgana people and other contractors.

As representatives of DBCA they were required to exercise personal discretion and maintain good public communication and negotiation skills.