Regional and Fire Management Services Division

Project Officer – Parks and Visitor Services Special Projects

DBCA3182400

Join us in our mission to promote biodiversity, conserve our valuable ecosystems, and provide engaging attractions that connect people with nature. Applications for this position close at midday on Wednesday, 24 November 2026

National Parks in the South West Region include Yalgorup, Wellington, Greater Preston, Wiltshire-Butler, Dalgarup, Forest Grove, Blackwood River, Wooditjup, Yelverton, Whicher, Leeuwin-Naturaliste, Scott River, Hilliger and Tuart Forest. The Ngari Capes Marine Park stretches along the west coast from Geographe Bay in the north to Flinders Bay near Augusta in the south.

The South West Region’s key service deliverables include nature conservation, parks and visitor services, sustainable forest management, fire management, and land-use planning. The region’s headquarters is based in Bunbury. Services are also delivered via the Blackwood District, with work centres at Busselton, Margaret River, Nannup and Kirup, and the Wellington District, located at Collie with a smaller work centre at Harvey.

We currently have an opportunity for a Project Officer - Parks and Visitor Services (PVS) Special Projects to join our team.

Under the limited direction of the District PVS Coordinator, this position:

Prepares and implements an annual PVS asset maintenance program for PVS assets across the district.

Coordinates the district’s Visitor Risk Management (VRM) assessment program.

Assists with the implementation of major PVS projects (internal or external capital works) across the district.

Oversees lease infrastructure management issues and reports on issues and outcomes.





At the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (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 five (5) criteria including where possible the desirable criterion. These should be addressed in no more than four (4) pages in total.

Considerable experience in infrastructure maintenance, planning and development, preferably with experience in working in protected areas.

Demonstrated experience and competence in financial management and administration, and other management systems, including project management, contract management, risk management and information technology.

Evidence of high-level oral communication and interpersonal skills and experience in effectively liaising and negotiating with external organisations including Aboriginal groups, local and State government, consultants, contractors and stakeholders.

Evidence of highly developed written communication skills including the ability to respond to complex and detailed issues using computer software to prepare reports, presentations and correspondence.

Knowledge of visitor site design,



construction and maintenance processes and risk principles relevant to protected natural areas. (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 .

Advantages 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.

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 Rory Chapple on

or for further information about the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation a

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