Overview
Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions
Parks and Wildlife Service
Salary: $95,782 – $100,526 pa. (Level 4) or $105,167 – $114,938 pa. (Level 5) + super
Permanent, Full-time position
VRN: DBCA3176120
Goldfields Region manages 8.6 million hectares of conservation reserves including national parks, conservation parks, nature reserves, timber reserves, State forest and former pastoral leases (proposed reserves). Staff within the region work with traditional owners in many of these reserves to help protect the natural and cultural values of the area and to ensure customary activities and traditional practices are maintained. Goldfields Region is also responsible for fire preparedness, weeds and feral animal control on 40.3 million hectares of unallocated Crown land and unmanaged reserves.
Kalgoorlie is the largest inland city in Western Australia, steeped with history and heritage. It remains a vibrant mining town and home to a young, family oriented and multicultural community. Kalgoorlie is a central hub for the arts, leisure and culture in regional WA. For more information about life in Kalgoorlie, visit https://www.ckb.wa.gov.au/our-city/move-to-kal.
We are seeking a Conservation Operations Officer to join our team.
Under the general (Level 4) or limited (Level 5) supervision of the Regional Leader Conservation, this position:
- Reviews and assists in the preparation of advice for (Level 4) or reviews, provides scientific advice and contributes to the responses for (Level 5) Environmental Impact Assessments, Land Use Planning proposals, clearing permits, other development proposals and operational conservation management works programs (e.g. fire and invasive species management).
- Contributes to the development and ongoing maintenance of regional conservation information and data management systems.
- Liaises and cooperates with a broad range of partners, proponents and agencies to achieve conservation outcomes in the Goldfields region.
- Participates in planning and implementing the conservation program with a particular emphasis on, adaptive management processes and monitoring, to broaden the knowledge and understanding of biodiversity, threatened and priority species and threatening processes across the Goldfields region. (Level 5)
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.
The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.
To allow the selection panel to make a proper assessment of your application, please follow the application instructions outlined in the job application package, available on the WA Government Jobs Board at https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/ (search for Position No. DBCA3144522).
For further information about the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, please visit https://www.dbca.wa.gov.au/.
For further information about this position, please contact Zee Azam on 0448 740 709.
Closing date: Wednesday, 11 March 2026 at 12 noon AWST (3pm AEDT). No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.
