Regional Manager - South West
Join us in our mission to promote biodiversity, conserve our valuable ecosystems, and provide engaging attractions that connect people with nature.
THIS IS A 15-MONTH FIXED-TERM, FULL-TIME POSITION, COMMENCING APRIL 2027
(WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION OR PERMANENCY)
THIS POSITION IS BASED IN BUNBURY
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON MONDAY, 21 SEPTEMBER 2026
DBCA’s South West Region includes the major population centres of Greater Bunbury and Busselton and the towns of Harvey, Collie, Capel, Busselton, Dunsborough, Margaret River, Augusta, Nannup, Donnybrook, Boyup Brook plus part of Bridgetown.
The South West Region headquarters is based at Bunbury. The region includes Wellington District and Blackwood District. Staff operate out of regional and district offices at Bunbury, Collie and Busselton, as well as work centres at Busselton, Margaret River, Harvey, Nannup and Kirup.
The regions spans 15 local government areas and parts of the Gnaala Karla Booja and South West Boojarah Indigenous Land Use Agreement Areas.
The reserve system managed by DBCA covers about 49 percent of the region’s lands and waters. Key attractions include Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park, Wellington National Park and Collie River Valley reserves, Ngari Capes Marine Park, caves, and an extensive network of bike and walk trails including the Cape to Cape Track and sections of the Bibbulmun Track and Munda Biddi Trail and the Kalgulup Regional Park.
The South West Region’s key service deliverables include land, marine and fire management, biodiversity conservation, nature-based tourism, visitor risk management and visitor services and partnerships with Traditional Owners.
We currently have an opportunity for a Regional Manager - South West to join our team.
Reporting to the Executive Director Regional and Fire Management Services, this position provides regional management and leadership to a diverse team managing the conservation of wildlife, lands, waters and resources and the engagement of Traditional Owners to achieve departmental and government outcomes.
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 be a Multiple Area Leader 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.
- Evidence of empowering leadership experience in a large multidisciplinary team and substantial competence in long term planning and financial and risk management.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated skills in stakeholder engagement and management with Traditional Owners and with other leaders working for and in regional communities.
- Extensive experience in the field of natural land and resource management including conservation, fire management, emergency management, visitor risk and parks and visitor services.
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.
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 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 Aminya Ennis on (08) 9725 4300 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 "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: To be eligible for permanent appointment, it is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status. To be eligible for contract employment, it is essential to have a visa with entitlement to live and work in Australia for the term of the contract.
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.
