Overview
Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions
Parks and Wildlife Service
Salary: $77,950 – $81,682 pa. (RNPGA, Grade 3) + District Allowance, Air Conditioning Allowance, 25% No Fixed Hours Loading, North West Leave and Ranger Leave, + 11.5% super
Tenure: Fixed-Term, Full-Time position (Until 29 April 2027 with the Possibility of Extension or Permanency)
Ref: Position No. DBCA3029378
This position is based at Denham in the Shark Bay World Heritage Area which is home to world-class natural attractions including Francois Peron National Park, Dirk Hartog Island National Park, the Shark Bay Marine Park and the proposed Edel Land National Park.
We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Ranger to join the Gascoyne District team.
Under the general direction of the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the overall management and leadership of depots/work centres in the Shark Bay Parks areas in the Gascoyne District, including:
- Developing, organising, and implementing works programs, projects and activities across jointly managed parks in the Gascoyne District with a focus on Wulyibidi (Francois Peron) National Park, and Wirruwana (Dirk Hartog Island) National Park and facilitating Rangers, Operations Officers and Malgana Ranger Assistants in park management.
- Ensuring that all programs, projects, and activities are developed in consultation with the Districts Parks and Visitor Services, Conservation and Joint Management leadership teams.
- Supervising, work centre staff and contractors, organising and mentoring Rangers, Operations Officers and Aboriginal Ranger Assistants with a focus on the Shark Bay Parks tenures.
- Assumes a leadership role for compliance and enforcement issues in the area.
- Organises and implements works programs relating to conservation reserve management.
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 and a current Working With Children 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. DBCA3029378).
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 Phillip Arthur on 0407 609 311.
Closing date: Friday, 2 May 2025 at 12 Noon AWST (2pm AEST). No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.
