Position No: DBCA3163060

Salary/Level: Level 6, $124,673 - $137,399 p.a. plus Superannuation

Tenure: Permanent, Full time

Location: Kensington, Western Australia

The Nature-based Tourism Division is the point of contact for departmental staff and the tourism industry to facilitate sustainable, nature and culture-based commercial tourism and attractions on national, marine and conservation parks and reserves managed by the Parks and Wildlife Service.

The division leads by issuing and helping to manage a range of leases and licences including commercial operations licences, commercial leases, apiary permits, and commercial filming and events licences. The division also provides advice to departmental staff and the tourism industry to facilitate tourism development and revenue-generating initiatives.

We currently have an opportunity for a Project and Policy Officer to join our team.

This position provides high levels advice on Government policy and prioritisations related to projects referred through the Cross Sector Triage function of Government. Takes a project management approach to deliver policy development, regulatory reform and operational improvements related to leases, licenses and other commercial tourism opportunities on the land administered by DBCA.

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 criteria 1 & 3 requested below (in no more than three (3) pages).
- A current CV, including the details of two referees with one being a recent or current manager/supervisor.

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to think through complexity and collate, synthesize and evaluate relevant information to provide advice and facilitate of risk-based, sustainable solutions leading to the development, implementation and evaluation of policy and guidance.
2. Demonstrated experience in managing a project to deliver operational outcomes through effective planning, prioritisation, and resource management.
3. Well-developed internal and external stakeholder management skills, including the ability to manage sensitive, complex or contentious matters and achieve positive outcomes.
4. Well-developed written and oral communication skills including the ability to explain complex concepts and analysis succinctly to target audiences.

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, please contact Alizanne Cheetham on 04•• ••• 310.

Closing date: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 12 noon AWST (3pm AEDT). No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.

📌 Project and Policy Officer (Kensington)
🏢 Department of Biodiversity Conservation And Attractions
📍 Kensington