Overview

Salary: $77,950 – $81,682 pa. (Grade 3) + 25% No Fixed Hours Loading, District Allowance, Air Conditioning Allowance, & 12% super
Tenure: Permanent, Full-time Opportunity
Ref: Position No. DBCA3135959

The Midwest Region extends along the coast from Lancelin in the south to north of Carnarvon then inland past Meekatharra. The regional headquarters is in Geraldton. District offices are located at Geraldton, Jurien Bay and Denham, with District work centres at Monkey Mia, Burringurrah, Yulga Jinna, Gascoyne Junction, Kalbarri, Thundelarra, Cue, Cervantes and the Pinnacles. The lands and waters we manage with our Traditional Owner partners are varied and beautiful, from coastal cliffs, dunes and heath to rich marine communities to outback ranges and vast scrublands.

We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Ranger to join our team.

Under the direction of the Operations Manager, this position:

  • Is responsible for developing, organising and implementing works programs, projects and activities across the Gascoyne Junction work centre, Kennedy Range (Mundatharrda) National Park, Bimbee National Park, One Tree Point (Jigabiddi) Nature Reserve, Chinaman’s Pool (Beerideegoorah) Nature Reserve and facilitating Rangers and Yinggarda Aboriginal Ranger Assistants in park management.
  • Ensures programs, projects and activities are developed in consultation with District Parks and Visitor Services, Conservation and Joint Management leadership teams.
  • Supervises work centre staff and contractors, organising and mentoring Rangers and Aboriginal Ranger’s Assistants with a focus on the Gascoyne Junction work centre, Kennedy Range (Mundatharrda) National Park, Bimbee National Park, One Tree Point (Jigabiddi) Nature Reserve, Chinaman’s Pool (Beerideegoorah) Nature Reserve.

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. DBCA3135959).

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 Anthony Desmond on 0419 919 097.

Closing date: Wednesday, 5 August 2026 at 12 Noon AWST (2pm AEST). No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.

 

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