Mr Masters inquires about staffing the Department of Environmental Protection's Kalgoorlie Boulder office, specifically regarding a full-time officer and potential incentives. The Minister responds with information on attracting staff and the cost of a fly-in/fly-out arrangement.

AnsweredQoN 779Legislative Assembly
Asked
7 August 2001
Member
Portfolio
the Environment and Heritage

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(1) Has a decision been made on whether an officer of the Department of Environmental Protection will be placed full time into the Kalgoorlie Boulder office?
(2) If suitably experienced staff are difficult to find to fill this position, what financial or other inducements can be considered to encourage suitable people to apply for the position?
(3) What additional costs would be incurred if the position was to be filled on a fly in, fly out basis?

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Answered
28 August 2001
Responded by
Minister for the Environment and Heritage
Response time
21 days
(2) Options to attract suitably experienced and qualified staff to the position are being identified. (3) A fly in, fly out basis (weekly) for the manager's position has been costed at about $21,000, including accommodation costs.
(3) A fly in, fly out basis (weekly) for the manager's position has been costed at about $21,000, including accommodation costs.

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