Overview
Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions
Parks and Wildlife Service
Salary:$105,167 – $114,938 pa. (Level 5) or $120,457 – $132,753 pa. (Level 6) + super
Permanent, Full-time position
Ref: Position No. DBCA3028318
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 currently have an opportunity for a Regional Leader, Fire Management to join our team.
Under the limited (Level 5) or minimal (Level 6) direction of the Regional Manager, this position is responsible for the co-ordination of the fire management program and activities within the region; including fire management planning (prescribed fire and bushfire suppression), works programming, work standards and performance, liaison, environmental management, health and safety, and financial accountability.
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.
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. DBCA3028318).
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 Mike Meinema on 0401 993 567.
Closing date: Tuesday, 27 January 2026 at 12 Noon AWST (3pm AEDT). No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.
