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 GASCOYNE JUNCTION WORK CENTRE, KENNEDY RANGE (MUNDATHARRDA) NATIONAL PARK, BIMBEE NATIONAL PARK, ONE TREE POINT (JIGABIDDI) NATURE RESERVE, CHINAMAN’S POOL (BEERIDEEGOORAH) NATURE RESERVE

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON FRIDAY,11 SEPTEMBER 2026

Job Description

Under the direction of the Operations Manager:

- Responsible for developing, organising and implementing works programs, projects and activities across the Gascoyne Junction work centre, Kennedy Range (Mundatharrda) National Park, Bimbee National Park, One Tree Point (Jigabiddi) Nature Reserve, Chinaman’s Pool (Beerideegoorah) Nature Reserve and facilitating Rangers and Yinggarda Aboriginal Ranger Assistants in park management;
- Ensures programs, projects and activities are developed in consultation with District Parks and Visitor Services, Conservation and Joint Management leadership teams; and
- Supervises work centre staff and contractors, organising and mentoring Rangers and Aboriginal Ranger’s Assistants with a focus on the Gascoyne Junction work centre, Kennedy Range (Mundatharrda) National Park, Bimbee National Park, One Tree Point (Jigabiddi) Nair Reserve, Chinaman’s Pool (Beerideegoorah) Nature Reserve.

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

Applicants should address the following four (4) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than four (4) pages in total.

1. Experience in leading, supervising and managing teams, empowering individuals to work with confidence, encouraging a strong teamwork culture and working independently to deliver agreed outcomes and priorities within a harmonious work environment.
2.



Evidence of well-developed oral and interpersonal skills and experience in building and maintaining networks; liaising with the public, commercial tourism operators, community groups, special interest groups (including indigenous groups) and other stakeholders; and in patrol and enforcement procedures.
3. Ability and willingness to work with traditional owners to deliver native title aspirations and goals through Joint Management, cooperation or team-oriented arrangements.
4. Experience and knowledge of implementing operational plans and works programs including budget management, associated with visitor management and natural resource management, having regard to the threatening processes affecting native flora and fauna and experience with infrastructure development and maintenance.

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.

Benefits of working with us

In addition to the attractive salary and opportunities to contribute to biodiversity and environmental conservation initiatives, the department offers incentives including:

- Flexible working arrangements.
- 12% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options.
- 5 days North West Leave per year.
- District Allowance.
- 1 day additional public sector holidays each year.
- Ranger leave entitlements.
- 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 Working with Children Check.
- A current (issue date not older than 6 months) and satisfactory National Police Check.
- A current Western Australian "C" class drivers licence.

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.

Agency Referrals

Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at [email protected] during the advertising period.

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 versatile 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)92199879 or [email protected]. 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 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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