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, FULL-TIME POSITION

THIS POSITION IS BASED IN COLLIE

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON THURSDAY, 30 JULY 2026

Located in the South West Region, the Wellington District manages a diverse range of landscapes and sites including the iconic Wellington National Park, popular recreation areas such as Lake Kepwari and Logue Brook, and extensive areas of State Forest, Conservation Parks and Nature Reserves.

The district’s headquarters is in Collie with a small second office in Harvey.

We have an opportunity for a District Finance and Administration Officer (Level 3) or District Finance and Administration Coordinator (Level 4) within the Wellington District.

Responsibilities

- Manages and coordinates the financial and administrative functions of the Wellington District, providing finance and administrative support to the South West Region where relevant.
- Provides leadership (Level 4) and supervision (Level 3) of the district finance and administration team.
- Ensures continuity of service for financial management and general administration at the district (and South West Region where relevant).

Selection Criteria

Applicants should address the following four criteria, depending upon the level being applied for, in no more than four pages in total.

- Demonstrated experience at a supervisory level in administrative and financial management, including records management, budget and business plan preparation and monitoring. (Level 3)



or demonstrated experience and working knowledge at a supervisory level of administrative and financial management processes and practices including preparing, monitoring and reviewing budgets, managing records, procurement and supply, applying industrial awards and managing funds internal and external to an organisation (Level 4).
- Knowledge and experience with compiling and interrogating financial information, analysing data and reporting on trends.
- Evidence of demonstrated (Level 3) or well-developed (Level 4) interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and, at Level 4, experience in developing and maintaining positive working relationships with other staff and external clients.
- Demonstrated organisational (Level 3) and analytical, conceptual (Level 4) skills, able to solve problems, work effectively in a team environment and alone, and, at Level 4, provide leadership in championing change.

Benefits Of Working With Us

- Flexible working arrangements.
- 12% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options.
- 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 assistance program (EAP) for you and your family,



including psychology and counselling services.
- An annual National Park Entry Pass.
- Well‑established learning and development programmes.

For further job-related information, contact Sharon Ferguson at (08) 9735 1988 or via the DBCA website at .

Eligibility

It is essential to have Australian citizenship, Current Zealand citizenship, Australian permanent residency status or a valid working visa to be appointed to this role. Candidates must also possess or obtain a current National Police Check (issue date not older than 6 months) and a current Western Australian "C" class driver’s licence.

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, including an alternative to applying online, can contact the Senior Recruitment Officer on (08) 9219 9879 or .

If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

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.

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📌 District Finance and Administration Officer or District Finance andAdministration Coordinator (Perth)
🏢 Department of Biodiversity Conservation And Attractions
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