Position No: DBCA3182540 Salary/Level: Level 5 or 6, $108,848
- $118,961 or $124,673
- $137,399 p.a. plus 12% Superannuation Tenure: 48-Month Fixed-Term, Full-Time Positions (With the Possibility of Extension or Permanency)

Location:
Kensington, Western Australia The Species and Communities Program coordinates the listing, management and recovery of threatened species and ecological communities. The program provides policy, strategic and technical advice on fauna, flora, ecological community and Ramsar wetland conservation. We are currently seeking a Threatened Species and Ecological Communities Policy Officer to join our team. The Threatened Species and Ecological Communities Policy Officer supports the development and delivery of the Threatened Species and Ecological Communities Strategy and plays a critical role in shaping threatened species conservation in WA. This role will support the Project Coordinator in successful delivery of the whole-of-department strategy to improve conservation and recovery outcomes for threatened species and ecological communities. The role is critical for supporting the establishment of transparent strategic direction, identifying necessary reforms for threatened species and ecological communities recovery planning, recovery teams and ex-situ and in-situ conservation across DBCA and with key government, non-government and traditional owner partners. The Threatened Species and Ecological Communities Policy Officer will provide expert advice, gained from first-hand experience with species recovery, to guide and support the successful delivery of the strategy, improved threatened species conservation outcomes in WA, including the development and implementation of policies, guidelines, systems and processes required to implement the strategy. In facilitating the delivery of the strategy,



this role will be guided by the Project Coordinator and will entail high-level stakeholder engagement including with other areas of the department, external stakeholders, working group coordination and project budget management. Application Instructions: To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:
- A written response addressing the four (4) requested criteria 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. Extensive (Level 6) or some (Level 5) experience in fauna or flora species or ecological community conservation and/or recovery in Australia including participation in species recovery teams, development of recovery plans or application of them through regulation and management. 2. Highly developed (Level 6) or well-developed (Level 5) skills in analysing, developing and implementing solutions for complex conservation or environmental impact challenges to influence conservation outcomes. 3. Highly developed (Level 6) or well-developed (Level 5) project management skills with proven ability to delivery complex project on time and within budget. 4. Highly developed (Level 6) or well-developed (Level 5) written and verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with a variety of environmental and community stakeholders to influence positive environmental outcomes. Please click “Apply” and you will be redirected to the WA Government Jobs Board website at [https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/](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/](https://www.dbca.wa.gov.au/). For further job-related information, please contact Ruth Harvey on [0438 977 476](tel:0438 977 476). Closing date: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 12 noon AWST (3pm AEDT). No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.

📌 Threatened Species and Ecological Communities Policy Officer (Kensington)
🏢 Department of Biodiversity Conservation And Attractions
📍 Kensington