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 KENSINGTON

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON WEDNESDAY, 29 JULY 2026

Tourism and Concessions Branch manages a range of leases and licences including commercial operations licences, commercial leases, apiary permits, and commercial filming and events licences. This includes identifying and supporting revenue-generating opportunities associated with leases and access licences and the development of new commercial opportunities.

We currently have an opportunity for a Leasing Manager to join our team.

The Leasing Manager oversees the department’s leasing team and leads the coordination of commercial operations managed under leases and access licences across lands managed by the department. This includes identifying and supporting revenue-generating opportunities associated with leases and access licences and the development of new commercial opportunities. The role also provides leadership to engage with joint and cooperative management partners on lease, licence and access authorities, seeking effective and efficient input to statutory processes whilst giving effect to requirements and obligations under relevant Indigenous Land Use Agreements with Native Title parties.

Selection Criteria

Applicants should address the following six (6) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than four (4) pages in total.

1.  Advanced analytical, problem-solving and negotiation skills, with a proactive, solutions-focused approach and demonstrated sound judgement in both strategic and operational decision-making, and in balancing complex and competing interests.
   
   
2.  Ability to interpret and apply legislation relevant to natural resource management, parks management, and/or tourism.
   
   
3. Outstanding stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, including the ability to build partnerships and influence outcomes across government, industry, Aboriginal Traditional Owners and community stakeholders, who may have differing or competing interests.
   
   
4. Ability to engage effectively and respectfully with Aboriginal Traditional Owners.
   
   
5. Proven strategic leadership and management capabilities, including experience in supervising teams, driving organisational outcomes and fostering a high performance, customer focused culture.
   
   
6. Demonstrated strategic thinking and commercial acumen, with ability to identify, negotiate and implement innovative strategies for revenue-generation and commercial opportunities in nature-based tourism.

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.
• 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.

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 Tahlia Bromley on (08) 9219 9912 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 (issue date not older than 6 months) and satisfactory National Police Check.
• A current Western Australian motor vehicle 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.

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.