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

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

Ref: Position No. DBCA3091903

Attraction Statement

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 effective 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.

To allow the selection panel to make a proper assessment of your application, please follow the application instructions outlined in the job application package, available on the WA Government Jobs Board at https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/ (search for Position No. DBCA3091903).

For further information about the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, please visit https://www.dbca.wa.gov.au/.

For further information about this position, please contact Karl Brennan on (08) 9405 5176 (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)
🏢 Dept of Biodiversity, Conservation & Attractions
📍 Denham