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 MARGARET RIVER OR BUSSELTON

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT

MIDDAY ON MONDAY, 19 OCTOBER 2026

National Parks and in the South West Region include Yalgorup, Wellington, Greater Preston, Wiltshire-Butler, Dalgarup, Forest Grove, Blackwood River, Wooditjup, Yelverton, Whicher, Leeuwin-Naturaliste, Scott River, Hilliger and Tuart Forest. The Ngari Capes Marine Park stretches along the west coast from Geographe Bay in the north to Flinders Bay near Augusta in the south.

The South West Region’s key service deliverables include nature conservation, parks and visitor services, sustainable forest management, fire management, and land‑use planning. The region’s headquarters is based in Bunbury. Services are also delivered via the Blackwood District, located at Busselton with work centres at Margaret River, Nannup and Kirup, and the Wellington District, located at Collie with a smaller work centre at Harvey.

We are currently seeking a Conservation Employee – Parks and Visitor Services Specialist to join our team.

Under the direction of the Work Centre Coordinator:

- Participates in specialising in parks and visitor services land management projects which support tourism and recreational activities, with a particular emphasis on carpentry construction, facility maintenance and upkeep to a trade qualified level and supervising construction projects of this nature.
- Mentors and leads others when required,



is fully competent and accredited to the appropriate level in fire suppression and control activities and participates fully in development programs linked to obtaining accreditation in natural land management.

At 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 submit a cover letter using all following criteria as a guide to express their interest in being selected for interview. The interview process will also be used to assess these criteria and desirable criteria will be assessed as required.

- Experience in undertaking manual activities related to the maintenance and construction of infrastructure that supports nature based recreational services and conservation activities on managed land, with a preference for someone with specialist carpentry skills to a tradesman level and ability to supervise construction projects of this nature.
- Evidence of good interpersonal and oral communication skills, of working effectively in a team and under limited supervision and being able to liaise and interact in a positive and effective manner.
- Ability to mentor and coach others including volunteers, in a range of work programs, identify training needs, and conduct training as appropriate,



to ensure best practice quality control measures are achieved.
- Good writing and computer skills relevant to the requirements of the job and ability to read maps and apply relevant guidelines, procedures, Acts policies and procedures in the work workplace.
- Physically fit for “on ground” fire work and able to pass the departmental fire fitness test, plus ongoing willingness and ability to participate in fire management activities that contribute to bushfire suppression and prescribed burning operations commensurate with capability, capacity, training and level of experience.
- Ability and willingness to acquire Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management.
- Understanding of work, health and safety, and equity and diversity principles and practices.
- Current ‘C’ Class Manual Driver’s Licence.

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.

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:

- Staff discounts at gyms, pools and fitness centres (where available) through the Fitness Passport program.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- 12% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options.
- Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.

📌 Conservation Employee – Parks and Visitor Services Specialist (Shire of Kellerberrin)
🏢 Department of Biodiversity Conservation And Attractions
📍 Shire of Kellerberrin