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 Marine Rangers in implementing the Wudjari Marine Park Joint Management Plan, in joint management with the Esperance Tjaltjraak Native Title Aboriginal Corporation (ETNTAC), across the marine park area incorporating the 105 islands of the Recherche Archipelago.

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 Plans mainly for the Wudjari Marine Park, as well as for Western Bight Marine Park and Mirning Marine Park when required.
- Supervision and career development of the marine ranger team.
- Undertaking compliance patrols and maintaining and skippering departmental vessels and equipment.
- Assisting with developing and delivering community education and an interpretive works program.

The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current Working With Children Check and a current and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.

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