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 GERALDTON

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT

MIDDAY ON WEDNESDAY, 11 NOVEMBER 2026

Job Description

Under the direction of the Senior Work Centre Coordinator, this position:

- Supervises and leads Aboriginal Rangers, Conservation Employees and contractors in a range of activities related to the department’s works programs including asset maintenance, fire management, conservation, parks and visitor services (PVS) and joint management including remote and overnight work.
- Provides specialist construction advice, quality control / assurance, planning to implement construction and maintenance works in the Murchison District / Midwest Region.
- Develops, plans, organises, and implements on ground conservation and PVS projects throughout the Murchison District.
- Undertakes an active role in incident and fire management activities.
- Supports identification of training needs for employees to ensure safe and effective works.

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 three (3) criteria for the level being applied for; including where possible the desirable criterion as appropriate. These should be addressed in no more than a total of three (3) pages.

- Ability to supervise and coach others (AWU L3)



or demonstrated ability to lead and supervise others (AWU L4) in a range of work programs, identify training needs, conduct training as appropriate, and promote an workplace of continuous learning; with a preference for someone with experience working with Aboriginal people and / or an awareness of Aboriginal culture.
- Ability to plan and implement works programs in an efficient manner, organise resources, determine day to day priorities and ensure best practice quality control measures are achieved. (AWU L3) or Sound knowledge and experience in undertaking projects and works programs to ensure they are planned and implemented in an efficient manner, which includes an ability to determine and set priorities, organise resources and ensure best practice and quality control measures are implemented. (AWU L4)
- Experience in the construction and maintenance of infrastructure relevant to the department. (AWU L4) (Desirable at AWU L3)

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.
- District allowance.
- 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 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.
- Free staff parking.

For further job-related information: contact Trevor Jones on 0439 002 372 or for further information about the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, visit https://www.dbca.wa.gov.au/.

Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will need to possess or obtain:

- A current Working with Children Check.
- A current Western Australian "C" class drivers licence.

For the full role description, detailed responsibilities and a full list of selection criteria, please refer to the Job Description link below. The documents linked to this advertisement are available in alternative formats upon request.

Eligibility

It is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship, Australian permanent residency status. Only applicants who meet this eligi

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