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 MANJIMUP OR PEMBERTON APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON WEDNESDAY, 25 NOVEMBER 2026

Job Description

The Warren Region is home to the well-known D’Entrecasteaux and Walpole Nornalup national parks as well as the recently created Walpole Wilderness area and Walpole Nornalup Inlets Marine Park. Many other parks and reserves as well as significant areas of State forest make up the majority of the land that we manage. The landscape of the region include a diversity of coastal heath, tall karri forests to open jarrah and wandoo woodlands to the remnant Tingle forest. The region has wetlands of international and national significance, pristine estuaries and wild rivers. Our key service deliverables are nature conservation, parks and visitor services, sustainable forest management, and fire management.

Under the general direction of the District Coordinator Parks and Visitor Services:

- Organises and undertakes the implementation of operations, works programs, activities and projects associated with parks and visitor services (PVS) and infrastructure management within the Donnelly District.
- Monitors and reports on operations.
- Liaises with community, key stakeholders and community groups in a positive and informed manner.
- Undertakes an active role in prescribed burning and bushfire suppression operations.

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

- Experience in the operational implementation of works programs associated with natural land management or a closely related area,



plus knowledge of project management in natural settings.
- Evidence of well - developed interpersonal and oral communication skills with experience in liaising effectively with external organisations; government agencies, community, and special interest groups with a preference for someone willing to work with Aboriginal people and having an awareness of their culture.
- Experience, knowledge and skills in leading and managing teams, working effectively as part of a team and independently; and showing a high level of self - motivation.
- Experience in budget preparation, control and expenditure of allocated work projects.

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.

Benefits of working with us

- 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.

Substantive Equality Statement

DBCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. The Department also promotes flexible working arrangements. Applicants with a disability who require adjustments in the recruitment process, including an alternative to applying online, can contact the Senior Recruitment Officer on (08) 9219 9879 or [email protected].

Eligibility

- It is essential to have Australian citizenship, Current Zealand citizenship, Australian permanent residency status.
- Only applicants who meet this eligibility requirement will be considered for this position.
- A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.

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

- A current (issue date not older than 6 months) and satisfactory National Police Check.
- A current Western Australian "C" class drivers licence.

If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

Similar appointments may be made from this process in locations throughout Western Australia within a 12-month period to positions that may be permanent or contract, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.

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📌 Operations Officer - PVS (Pemberton)
🏢 Department of Biodiversity Conservation And Attractions
📍 Pemberton