Under Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Aboriginality is a genuine requirement for this position with preference given to Yamatji Nation members or approved Yamatji Nation applicants.

THIS RECRUITMENT POOL WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR A PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS

THIS POOL WILL BE USED TO FILL VACANCIES BASED IN GERALDTON

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POOL CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON FRIDAY, 14 AUGUST 2026

Are you passionate about the environment, want to work on country and motivated to undertake training opportunities?

With a supervisor, Conservation Employees will do a range of work looking after conservation estate on country. This includes animal and plant protection, construction and maintenance of park buildings and picnic areas, fencing, fire-fighting and control and support of tourism and recreation activities.

This position offers training and learning opportunities for Aboriginal people with preference given to Yamatji Nation Aboriginal community members or applicants approved by the Yamatji Nation Aboriginal community.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online via the 'Apply for Job' button below.

1. Submit a resume that shows all of your and life experiences, including what type of work you can do.
   
   
2. Complete the application form at the bottom of this advertisement. Your answers will assist the panel assess your application for interview.

If you are handing in your resume at the local DBCA office, make sure you have completed the application form at the bottom of this advertisement and attached it to your resume.

You can email your application to recruitment@dbca.wa.gov.au with PA2616CEYN in the subject heading of your email.

You can also post your application to the Recruitment Officer, People and Culture Directorate, Locked Bag 104, BENTLEY DC WA 6983. Please mark your envelope - "Confidential - Vacancy Application."

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.

For further job-related information: contact Aaron Lee on 0417 123 780 or for further information about the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, visit https://www.dbca.wa.gov.au/.

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

• A current Working with Children Check.
• Current ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence (automatic) or ability to acquire in a reasonable time frame.

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 be a person of Aboriginal descent to be appointed to this recruitment pool. Preference will be given to Yamatji Nation Aboriginal community members or applicants approved by the Yamatji Nation Aboriginal community.

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.

Aboriginal applicants who would like assistance with their application can 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.