Manager Pinnacles Desert Discovery Centre and Gallery

Join us in our mission to promote biodiversity, conserve our valuable ecosystems, and provide engaging attractions that connect people with nature.

THIS POSITION IS BASED IN PINNACLES DESERT DISCOVERY CENTRE

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON TUESDAY,25 AUGUST 2026

The Pinnacles Desert Discovery Centre offers an experience which enriches and enhances the visitors’ appreciation and understanding of the natural and cultural values of the Pinnacles Desert in Nambung National Park.

We currently have an opportunity for a Manager Pinnacles Desert Discovery Centre and Gallery to join our team.

Under the general direction of the Parks and Visitor Services Coordinator, this position:

- Manages the day-to-day management, customer servicing and profitable operation of the Pinnacles Desert Discovery Centre and Gallery.
- Is responsible for all aspects of visitor management, visitor safety and the provision of high-quality interpretative activities.

The Pinnacles Desert Discovery Centre and Gallery (PDD) is a self-funding business enterprise owned by the department, intended to offer an experience which enriches and enhances the visitors’ appreciation and understanding of the natural values of the Nambung National Park (the park). All retail revenue is returned to the management of the PDD and visitor services in the park.

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.

Selection Criteria

- Experience and an understanding of the issues involved in managing a tourism/retail enterprise including understanding issues of visitor centre operations, staff and facility maintenance.




- Evidence of well-developed interpersonal skills and experience in liaising, consulting and negotiating with businesses, commercial tourism operators and the general public to deliver a positive and effective tourism experience.
- Experience in contributing to business development and marketing strategies and applying financial management skills to a business enterprise.
- Experience in supervising, managing and training others and working as part of a team.

About Us

DBCA, one of Western Australia's largest state government agencies, providing exciting and challenging career opportunities in biodiversity conservation and park and natural resource management. We employ people with world-class scientific, policy, land and marine management, visitor services, research and educational skills.

For more information on what we do, our recruitment process, and why working at DBCA is an attractive proposition, please visit our website.

Advantages 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 assistant program (EAP) for you and your family, including psychology and counselling services.
- An annual National Park Entry Pass.
- Well-established learning and development programs.

Prior to commencement,



the successful applicant will need to possess or obtain:

- A current (issue date not older than 6 months) and satisfactory National Police Check.

For the full role description, detailed responsibilities and a full list of selection criteria, please refer to the Job Description link below. The documents linked to this advertisement are available in alternative formats upon request.

Eligibility: It is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship, Australian permanent residency status or a valid working visa to be appointed to this role.

A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.

Contact Narelle Brook on (08) 9688 6*** or for further information about the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, visit .

Substantive Equality Statement

DBCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, young people, people withdisabilities, 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 or ***********@dbca.wa.gov.au. Do not send job applications to this email; they will not be accepted.

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

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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📌 Manager Pinnacles Desert Discovery Centre and Gallery (Townsville City)
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📍 Townsville City