Job opportunity

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 YULGA JINNA WORK CENTRE, JILGU NATIONAL PARK (EX-WALDBURG STATION) AND GULALI NATIONAL PARK (COLLIER RANGE NATIONAL PARK)

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON THURSDAY, 19 JUNE 2025

The Midwest Region extends along the coast from Lancelin in the south to north of Carnarvon then inland past Meekatharra. The regional headquarters is in Geraldton. District offices are located at Geraldton, Jurien Bay and Denham, with District work centres at Monkey Mia, Burringurrah, Yulga Jinna, Gascoyne Junction, Kalbarri, Thundelarra, Cue, Cervantes and the Pinnacles. The lands and waters we manage with our Traditional Owner partners are varied and beautiful, from coastal cliffs, dunes and heath to rich marine communities to outback ranges and vast scrublands.

We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Ranger to join our team.

Under the direction (Grade 3) or general direction (Grade 4) of the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the overall management and leadership of the Yulga Jinna work centre in the Gascoyne District, including:

• Developing, organising and implementing works programs, projects and activities across the Yulga Jinna work centre, Jilgu National Park (ex Waldburg station) and Gulali National Park (Collier Range National Park) and facilitating the involvement of Jidi Jidi Aboriginal Rangers and Rangers Assistants in park management.
  
  
• Ensuring that all programs, projects and activities are developed in consultation with District Parks and Visitor Services, Nature Conservation and Joint Management leaderships teams.
  
  
• Supervising work centre staff and contractors, organising and mentoring Aboriginal Rangers, Rangers Assistants with a focus on the Yulga Jinna work centre, Gulali National Park (Collier Range National Park) and the Jilgu (proposed) National Park (Ex-Waldburg Station).
  
  
• Assumes a leadership role for compliance and enforcement issues in the area.
  
  
• Organises and implements works programs, relating to conservation and conservation reserve management.

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 Leading Others to help drive positive change.

Selection Criteria

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

1. Experience (Grade 3) or considerable experience (Grade 4) in leading, supervising and managing teams, empowering individuals to work with confidence, encouraging a strong teamwork culture and working independently to deliver agreed outcomes and priorities within a Traditional Owner Joint Management environment.
   
   
2. Evidence of well-developed (Grade 3) or excellent (Grade 4) oral and interpersonal skills and considerable experience in building and maintaining networks; liaising with the public, commercial tourism operators, community groups, special interest groups (including indigenous groups) and other stakeholders; and in patrol and enforcement procedures.
   
   
3. Ability and willingness to work with Traditional Owners to deliver native title aspirations and goals through Joint Management, cooperation or collaborative arrangements.
   
   
4. Experience and knowledge (Grade 3) or considerable experience and knowledge (Grade 4) of implementing operational plans and works programs including budget management, associated with visitor management and natural resource management, having regard to the threatening processes affecting native flora and fauna and experience with infrastructure development and maintenance.

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.
• 11.5% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options.
• 5 days North West Leave per year. 
• District Allowance.
• 1 day additional public sector holidays each year.
• Ranger leave entitlements. 
• 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.
• Housing. 
• Relocation and other allowances. 

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 Phillip Arthur on 0407 609 331 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: To be eligible for permanent appointment, it is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status. 

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.

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.