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 GERALDTON
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON THURSDAY, 16 APRIL 2026
Make your next career move to Western Australia’s spectacular Midwest.
This role is based in DBCA’s Murchison District—one of the state’s most diverse management areas, covering more than 20 million hectares. The district stretches from the dramatic Zuytdorp Cliffs to Meekatharra, Paynes Find and Dongara, and includes the remarkable Houtman Abrolhos Islands National Park located just 50 km offshore. The landscape encompasses coastal, agricultural, rangeland and marine environments, with the Murchison River carving its way through to the iconic gorge system at Kalbarri.
Geraldton, your regional hub, offers an enviable coastal lifestyle with a Mediterranean climate, excellent schools, modern services, and a vibrant sporting and community culture. Residents enjoy sunny days, beautiful beaches, world‑class water sports, and easy access to the Coral Coast’s natural attractions—including Kalbarri National Park, Shark Bay, Ningaloo, the Murchison and Gascoyne rangelands, and the Abrolhos Islands.
If you need more convincing check out this video from the City of Geraldton.
We currently have an opportunity for a Conservation Employee - Senior Work Centre Coordinator to join our team.
Reporting to the Senior Operations Officer or Operations Officer:
Provides mentoring, leadership, training and coordination of the Murchison District conservation employee workforce.
Liaises with district staff and contractors to coordinate works programming, operational delivery, recording and reporting of works undertaken by the conservation employee workforce across the district including:
- Work programs for fire management, conservation, parks and visitor services, facility maintenance, visitor risk management and joint management activities.
- Recording and reporting on operational delivery, including seeking clear direction on competing priorities.
- Implementing an annual schedule of maintenance work for plant, vehicles, trailers, equipment, work centre and grounds.
- Managing the depot stores equipment supply effectively and efficiently, including application of prescribed procedures for store equipment management and control.
- Contributing to development and refinement of processes and protocols for improved operational delivery.
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.
- Demonstrated experience in the supervision and performance management of others, including training, mentoring and leadership of staff of varying abilities in delivering work outcomes.
- Proven knowledge, competence and experience in managing land management project outcomes and work safety.
- Sound interpersonal communication skills, including a proven ability to work with stakeholders at various levels to achieve positive relationships and outcomes.
- Ability and willingness to work with Aboriginal people and/or have an awareness of Aboriginal culture; with a preference for applicants with experience in this area.
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.
- District Allowance.
- 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:
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a covering letter.
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a statement addressing the above requested criteria (in no more than four (4) 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 Trevor Jones on 0439 002 372 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 Western Australian "MR" 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.
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.
