Position No: DBCA3091903

Salary/Level: Level 4, $99,134 - $104,044 p.a. plus Superannuation

Tenure: Fixed-term (Until 30 June 2030), Full time

Location: Denham, Western Australia

This position is based at Denham in the Shark Bay World Heritage Area which is home to world-class natural attractions including Francois Peron National Park, Dirk Hartog Island National Park, the Shark Bay Marine Park and the proposed Edel Land National Park.

We are currently seeking a Senior Marine Operations Officer – Return to 1616 Project to join our team.

Provides advice to the Project Manager and liaises with Biodiversity and Conservation Science and Gascoyne District staff to ensure efficient and effective delivery of the Return to 1616 Project.

Under the general direction of the Project Manager:

- Operates the project barge MV Wirruwana in the capacity of Master.
- Oversees repairs and maintenance works to MV Wirruwana (this may require travel to either Perth, Geraldton, Dongara or Carnarvon).
- Organises and implements logistical and operational activities using MV Wirruwana, including but not limited to transporting personnel, vehicles, machinery and other equipment between the mainland and Dirk Hartog Island.
- Assists the Return to 1616 L3 Operations Officer with works on Dirk Hartog Island.

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.





The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.

Application Instructions:

To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:

- A covering letter.
- A written response addressing the three (3) requested criteria below (in no more than two (2) pages).
- A current CV, including the details of two referees with one being a recent or current manager/supervisor.

Selection Criteria

Applicants should address the following three (3) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than two (2) pages in total.

1. Marine Engine Drivers (MED) II (Near Coastal) qualification and sound knowledge of and experience in the maintenance and repair of a vessel requiring this qualification.
2. Master >24m (Near Coastal) qualification and sound knowledge of operating a vessel requiring this qualification.
3. Sound knowledge and proven ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently; showing a high level of self-motivation and skills in organising works.

Please click “Apply” and you will be redirected to the WA Government Jobs Board website at 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/.

For further job-related information, please contact Karl Brennan on (08) •••• •176 (Monday to Thursday).

Closing date: Thursday, 26 November 2026 at 12 noon AWST (3pm AEDT). No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.

📌 Senior Marine Operations Officer - Return to 1616 Project (Denham)
🏢 Department of Biodiversity Conservation And Attractions
📍 Denham