Position No: DBCA3178401

Salary/Level: Grade 3, $77,950 - $81,682 p.a. plus District Allowance, 25% No Fixed Hours Loading, plus 12% Superannuation

Tenure: Permanent, Full-time

Location: Esperance initially, Eucla once housing/WorkCentre complete, Western Australia The DBCA Esperance District covers more than 1,000 km of breathtaking coastline, stretching from Starvation Bay to Eucla on the edge of the iconic Nullarbor Plain, at the WA/SA border. The district includes three of the four current South Coast Marine Parks, spanning almost two million hectares of Sea Country and supporting an extraordinary marine ecosystem of kelp forests, reefs, ruby seadragons, southern right whales, seals, sea lions and significant fisheries.

We are currently seeking a Senior Ranger (Marine) to join our newly established marine team and lead a small team of Aboriginal Mirning Marine Rangers in implementing the Mirning Marine Park Management Plan, in joint management with the Western Australia Mirning People Aboriginal Corporation (WAMPAC), across the marine park area from Point Dover at the Baxter Cliffs to Eucla.

Initially based in Esperance with a move to Eucla once accommodation and work centre have been built. Eucla offers a truly unique Australian lifestyle, and this position offers an opportunity to live and work in one of the country's most remote and fascinating coastal communities, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, wide open spaces and unforgettable sunsets.

Under the direction of the Marine Park Coordinator, this position leads marine and coastal conservation programmed operational activities in the Esperance District, including:





- The delivery of the annual marine and coastal works program consistent with the Marine Park Management Plan mainly for the Mirning Marine Park, as well as for Western Bight Marine Park and Wudjari Marine Park when required.
- Cultural heritage monitoring in partnership with Mirning Peoples and the Western Australian Mirning People Aboriginal Corporation (WAMPAC).
- Supervision and career development of the Aboriginal Marine Ranger team.
- Undertaking compliance patrols and maintaining departmental equipment, infrastructure and vessels.
- Assisting with developing and delivering community education and interpretive works programs.

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 five (5) requested criteria below (in no more than four (4) pages).
- A current CV, including the details of two referees with one being a recent or current manager/supervisor.

Selection Criteria

1.



Evidence of well-developed oral and interpersonal skills and experience in developing and maintaining positive relationships with Traditional Owners, commercial operators, licensees, key stakeholders, community groups and the general public, and have the ability to be involved in patrol and enforcement activities.
2. Experience in leading, supervising and managing teams preferably including Aboriginal employees, empowering individuals to work with confidence both in teams and independently to deliver agreed outcomes and priorities.
3. Experience and knowledge of implementing operational plans and works programs associated with marine, island and coastal management.
4. Knowledge of and experience in the maintenance and operation of vessels requiring a Coxswain Grade 1 (NC) as a minimum certificate of competency, with a preference for a Master<24m Near Coastal marine qualification and Marine Engine Drivers grade 2
5. Appreciation of Aboriginal Cultural values for managing Land and Sea Country.

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 on the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, please visit https://www.dbca.wa.gov.au/.

For further job-related information, to ask any questions about the role, the team or essentials to include in your application we encourage you to contact Jay Hayes, Marine Operations Officer on [0467 530 978](tel:0467 530 978).

Closing date: Thursday, 3 September 2026 at 12 noon AWST (2pm AEST). No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.

📌 Senior Ranger (Marine) (Esperance)
🏢 Department of Biodiversity Conservation And Attractions
📍 Esperance