Join us in our mission to promote biodiversity, conserve our valuable ecosystems, and provide engaging attractions that connect people with nature.
THESE ARE 60-MONTH FIXED-TERM, FULL-TIME POSITIONS
(WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION OR PERMANENCY)
THESE POSITIONS ARE BASED IN KENSINGTON
APPLICATIONS FOR THESE POSITIONS CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON THURSDAY, 19 FEBRUARY 2026
The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions offers careers with security, balance, choice, flexibility and opportunity. Our Kensington site has free car parking, bike facilities, an on-site cafe, great health and lifestyle programs including on-site gym facilities!
We currently have opportunities for three Senior South West Native Title Officers (Planning) to join our team.
Under limited direction from Coordinator SWNTS Planning, this role is responsible for the preparation and review of joint management plans in partnership with Traditional Owners, prepared under the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984 to enable formal joint management in the South West Native Title Settlement (SWNTS) area. This role includes:
- Leading and driving the terrestrial management planning processes as a lead planner, applying project management principles and in accordance with departmental procedures, relevant legislation and Indigenous Land Use Agreements for the SWNTS area.
- Integrating social, cultural and ecological research into the planning process.
- Undertaking consultation, including in regional locations, in preparation of the terrestrial management plans.
- Supervising staff where required.
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 four (4) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than three (3) pages:
- Broad knowledge and experience in leading and managing projects through all phases of the project lifecycle, from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and successful completion.
- Strong interpersonal skills and experience in developing and maintaining successful relationships with internal and external stakeholders and other interest groups.
- Strong conceptual, analytical and evaluation skills, with the ability to analyse, resolve and respond to complex and detailed issues, and effectively communicate these at a range of levels.
- Significant experience in working with Aboriginal people and organisations, demonstrating well-developed cross-cultural understanding that helps to achieve positive outcomes for traditional owners.
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.
- Free staff parking.
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:
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a covering letter.
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a statement addressing the above requested criteria (in no more than three (3) pages.
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current CV, including the details of two referees with one being a recent or current manager/supervisor.
For further job-related information: contact Ben Ansell on (08) 9219 9112 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 Western Australian motor vehicle 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.
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.
As part of our strategy to increase the diversity of our workforce, Aboriginality is preferred for this position (refer Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA), as amended). Aboriginal applicants who meet the selection criteria may be prioritised for appointment.
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.
