Conservation Employee – Seasonal
Join us in our mission to promote biodiversity, conserve our valuable ecosystems, and provide engaging attractions that connect people with nature.
THIS RECRUITMENT POOL WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR A PERIOD OF 6 MONTHS
THIS POOL WILL BE USED TO FILL VACANCIS BASED IN WALPOLE AND WILLIAMS BAY
APPOINTMENTS WILL BE ON A SEASONAL (APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS), FULL-TIME BASIS
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POOL CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON WEDNESDAY, 12 AUGUST 2026
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.
We are currently seeking to establish a pool of suitable applicants for the role of Conservation Employee – Seasonal.
Operating under direct supervision the conservation employee participates in a range of activities relating to conservation, parks and wildlife work within the department including prescribed burning, bushfire suppression and control, fauna and flora protection, construction and maintenance of infrastructure, support of tourism and recreational activities and the operation of associated machinery.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following four (4) criteria, including, where possible the desirable criteria. These should be addressed in no more than four (4) pages in total.
- Ability to participate in manual activities related to the maintenance and construction of departmental assets, flora and fauna protection and fire suppression and control with a preference for someone who has an interest or experience in recreation and conservation management.
- Commitment to adhering to work, health and safety procedures and principles; be willing to wear prescribed safety equipment and work safely with certified chemicals.
- Experience in machine operations and or safe operation of chainsaws, brush cutters and common power tools. (Desirable)
- . Fire-fighting experience and certification. (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.
Benefits 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:
- Flexible working arrangements.
- 12% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options.
- 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.
How to apply:
All applications are to be submitted online. Select 'Apply for job', located at either the top or the bottom of the screen, and follow the instructions; you will need to provide a:
- a covering letter.
- a statement addressing the above requested criteria (in no more than four (4) pages.
- current CV, including the details of two referees with one being a recent or current manager/supervisor.
For further job-related information: contact Wes Hardiman on 0421 722 081 or for further information about the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, visit https://www.dbca.wa.gov.au/.
We have a detailed Job Application Kit to provide information about us, the value of the department and practical guidance on the process for you. Please ensure you have saved your documents in MS Word (.docx files only) or PDF format and have allowed plenty of time to submit your application, as late, emailed and proforma applications will not be accepted.
Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will need to possess or obtain:
- A current Western Australian "C" class drivers licence.
For the full role description, detailed responsibilities and a full list of selection criteria, please refer to the Job Description link below. The documents linked to this advertisement are available in alternative formats upon request.
Eligibility: It is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship, Australian permanent residency status or a valid working visa to be appointed to this role.
A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.
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 recruitment@dbca.wa.gov.au. Do not send job applications to this email; they will not be accepted.
If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.
Appointments may be made from this process within a 6-month period to positions that may be full-time or part-time, permanent, casual, seasonal (with the possibility of re-appointment for subsequent seasons) or contract, including contract appointment with the possibility of subsequent permanency.
