Please note that an administrative payment is in place for staff employed under the Rangers (National Parks) General Agreement 2022 which provides a 5% administrative wage increase (in addition to the salary range quoted above) until the new agreement is registered.
Under Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Aboriginality is a genuine requirement for this position with preference given to Noongar community members or approved Noongar applicants.
THIS RECRUITMENT POOL WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR 12 MONTHS
THIS POOL WILL BE USED TO FILL VACANCIES BASED IN BUNBURY, COLLIE, HARVEY, BUSSELTON, MARGARET RIVER OR NANNUP
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POOL CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON FRIDAY, 6 MARCH 2026
THE JOB
Are you passionate about the environment, want to work on country and motivated to undertake training opportunities?
Working in the South West Region offers the rare opportunity to help protect and enhance one of Australia’s most remarkable natural landscapes. From the iconic Leeuwin–Naturaliste and Wellington national parks to the rich jarrah, wandoo, and towering karri forests, the region is a world-renowned biodiversity hotspot filled with pristine beaches, attractive inland waters, and extensive hiking and mountain bike trails. It is a place where your work directly contributes to conserving a unique environment, while partnering meaningfully with Aboriginal groups whose deep cultural connections to Country guide park management.
The South West Region’s key service deliverables include nature conservation, parks and visitor services, sustainable forest management, fire management, and land-use planning. The region’s headquarters is based in Bunbury. Services are also delivered via the Blackwood District, located at Busselton with work centres at Margaret River, Nannup and Kirup; and the Wellington District, located at Collie with a smaller work centre at Harvey.
With a supervisor, the Trainee Rangers will do a range of work looking after parks and reserves on Noongar country. This includes animal and plant protection, management of cultural values, construction and maintenance of park buildings and picnic areas, fencing, fire-fighting and control and support of tourism and recreation activities.
The successful applicants will be given the opportunity to undertake qualifications that will contribute towards a Certificate II or higher in Conservation and Ecosystem Management.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online via the 'Apply for Job' button below.
- Submit a resume that shows all of your work and life experiences, including what type of work you can do.
- Complete the attached application form. Your answers will assist the panel assess your application for interview.
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 applications will not be accepted.
If you are handing in your resume at the local DBCA office, make sure you have completed the application form and attach it with your resume.
You can email your application form and resume to recruitment@dbca.wa.gov.au or post your application to:
Senior Recruitment Officer
Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions
Locked Bag 104
BENTLEY DC WA 6983
Please mark your envelope - "Confidential Vacancy Application".
For more information about this role, please contact Kerstin Stender on 0427 197 950.
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 additional public sector holiday 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.
- Initial/short-term housing support may be available for some locations.
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: Aboriginality is a genuine requirement for this recruitment pool.
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.
Appointments may be made from this process within a 12-month period to positions that may be permanent, contract or casual, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.
