Join us in our mission to promote biodiversity, conserve our valuable ecosystems, and provide engaging attractions that connect people with nature.

THESE ARE PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITIONS

THESE POSITIONS ARE BASED IN COLLIE

APPLICATIONS FOR THESE POSITIONS CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON FRIDAY, 4 SEPTEMBER 2026

Situated in the scenic South West region, the Wellington District is a popular destination for outdoor adventure enthusiasts as well as casual travellers. Our keystone recreation precinct is the Wellington National Park. Attractions include the Wellington Dam and Mega Mural, Honeymoon Pool Campground, and our world class tracks and trails network encompassing the Bibbulmun Track, Munda Biddi Trail and over 90km of downhill mountain bike trails. Other Recreation Sites and Reserves within Wellington District include Lake Kepwari - South West WA’s largest inland water ski area, Stockton Lake, Logue Brook Dam, and the historic Leschenault Peninsula Conservation Park.

The District headquarters is located in Collie, where it has been since the 1920s, with a small satellite work centre in Harvey. The Wellington District’s 4 key programs are nature conservation, sustainable forest management, fire management, and parks and visitor services. Rangers work within the Parks and Visitor Services program to deliver safe and effective management of people and places, while collaborating and liaising with other programs to meet shared goals and achieve positive outcomes for the conservation estate.

We currently have an opportunity for two Rangers to join our Wellington District team.

Under the immediate direction of the Senior Ranger, these positions:

• Work independently across parks and reserves to deliver programmed park operations and maintenance works, including the inspection, construction, and repair of park infrastructure, servicing visitor facilities, and general field work using a range of tools, equipment and vehicles.

• Engages in fire management activities including bushfire suppression and prescribed burning operations and on-call rosters

• Assist in the monitoring and compliance of park revenue via Park Stay WA and engage in compliance and enforcement duties under the CALM Act.

• Work proactively to engage and liaise with park visitors to provide information, respond to enquiries, and guide positive behaviour on the conservation estate.

To support relocation, subsidised local housing is available to successful applicants during their initial period of employment.

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 demonstrate Personal Leadership to help drive positive change.

Selection Criteria

Applicants should address the following three (3) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than three (3) pages in total.

1. Evidence of good interpersonal skills with an ability for (Grade 1) or experience in (Grade 2) liaison with the public, commercial tourism operators, community groups, Indigenous groups and other stakeholders.
   
   
2. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team, show initiative and to work unsupervised.
   
   
3. Ability to (Grade 1) or demonstrated experience in (Grade 2) construction and maintenance, carrying out routine maintenance duties, including the use of hand tools, power tools, chainsaws and small engines.

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.
• 1 day additional public sector holidays each year.
• Additional Ranger Leave entitlements of 10 days per 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 Personnel Pass offering free and discounted entry to Parks and attractions.
• 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 three (3) pages.
• current CV, including the details of two referees with one being a recent or current manager/supervisor.

For further job-related information: contact Brendan Canny on (08) 9735 1989 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 Working with Children Check.
• A current (issue date not older than 6 months) and satisfactory National Police Check.
• 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. 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.

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at recruitment@dbca.wa.gov.au during the advertising period.

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.