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 KALGOORLIE APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON FRIDAY, 23 OCOTOBER 2026 Goldfields Region manages 8.6 million hectares of conservation reserves including national parks, conservation parks, nature reserves, timber reserves, State forest and former pastoral leases (proposed reserves). Staff within the region work with traditional owners in many of these reserves to help protect the natural and cultural values of the area and to ensure customary activities and traditional practices are maintained. Goldfields Region is also responsible for fire preparedness, weeds and feral animal control on 40.3 million hectares of unallocated Crown land and unmanaged reserves. Kalgoorlie is the largest inland city in Western Australia, steeped with history and heritage. It remains a vibrant mining town and home to a young, family oriented and multicultural community. Kalgoorlie is a central hub for the arts, leisure and culture in regional WA. For more information about life in Kalgoorlie, visit https://www.ckb.wa.gov.au/our-city/move-to-kal. We are currently seeking a Regional Operations Officer – Work Health and Safety to join our team.
- Coordinates, reviews and monitors all aspects of workplace safety in the region. Provides focus and guidance to all employees and contractors working within the region on safety related matters.
- Collates and disseminates information relating to protected working practices, including culturally safe practices required of staff on-country as recommended by local joint management partners and Traditional Owners.
- Ensures Job Safety Analysis (JSA),



and a process for the completion of job inductions exists and occurs within the region.
- Coordinates and facilitates Work Health and Safety (WHS) and relevant regional training and inductions for staff and contractors.
- Coordinates and facilitates the procurement, maintenance and utilisation of safety equipment as appropriate for the work undertaken.
- Engages with the Health, Safety and Wellbeing section to ensure a coordinated and consistent approach to WHS is achieved and maintained. 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 address the following four (4) criteria, including where possible the desirable criterion. These should be addressed in no more than four (4) pages in total.
- Considerable operational knowledge and experience in natural resource management including environmental, recreational, fire, and park management with a preference for someone who understands how work health and safety and training applies in these areas.
- Demonstrated experience of high-level leadership, supervisory, and human resource management skills, including conducting health and safety reviews of work practices, fostering an environment of continual improvement in work health and safety,



and maintaining records, databases and administration relevant to Work Health and Safety; knowledge of the workers compensation process would be advantageous.
- Evidence of well-developed oral communication and interpersonal skills and experience in effective liaison and negotiation with the other government agencies, non-government agencies, industry, stakeholders, and community interest groups, to achieve acceptable outcomes within specified timeframes.
- Knowledge and experience of working with Traditional Owners to deliver on-country goals and outcomes through joint management, cooperation or collaboration. (Desirable).

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.
- 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading paid as additional pay every December.
- 3 days additional public sector holidays each year.
- Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
- Access to study, bereavement, foster caring and parental leave.
- A confidential e

📌 Regional Operations Officer – Work Health and Safety (Perth)
🏢 Department of Biodiversity Conservation And Attractions
📍 Perth