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 STIRLING RANGE NATIONAL PARK APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON MONDAY, 26 OCTOBER 2026 Stirling Range National Park is a biodiversity hotspot that's home to more plant species than you'll find in the entire British Isles. The national park features 123 varieties of Western Australian orchids, over 100 species of birds and gives visitors the chance to take in sweeping vistas from Western Australia's only mountain range. We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Ranger to join our team. Under the general direction of the District Parks and Visitor Services (PVS) Coordinator, this position is responsible for the works program and day to day operations within the Stirling Range National Park, liaison with stakeholder and Indigenous organisations and coordination of seasonal/ short term staff, volunteers and contractors. 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 three (3) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than three (3) pages in total.

Selection Criteria

- Experience in leading, supervising and managing teams, empowering individuals to work with confidence both in teams and independently to deliver agreed outcomes and priorities, with particular emphasis on the development,



management and supervision of park-specific projects.
- 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.
- Experience and knowledge of implementing operational plans and works programs associated with visitor management and natural resource management, having regard to the threatening processes affecting native flora and fauna, rehabilitation techniques and the monitoring and control of pests and weeds.

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:

- 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.
- 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.
- Housing.

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. Only applicants who meet this eligibility requirement will be considered for this position. 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 w

📌 Senior Ranger (Stirling Range National Park)
🏢 Department of Biodiversity Conservation And Attractions
📍 Stirling Range National Park