Overview

Department of Biodiversity Conservation And Attractions
Parks and Wildlife Service
Salary: $95,782 – $100,526 pa. (Level 4) + allowances & super
Permanent, Full-time position
VRN: DBCA3176560

Exmouth is one of the few areas in Australia that can boast the Reef to Range experience. Adjacent the Cape Range National Park, the diving and snorkelling paradise of Ningaloo Marine Park attracts thousands of tourists every year.

We currently have an opportunity for a Visitor Interpretation Officer to join our team.

Under the general direction of the District Parks and Visitor Services Coordinator:

  • Coordinates the development and delivery of interpretive activities for national, marine and conservation parks in the Exmouth District including the planning, design and delivery of information and interpretative products.
  • Coordinates and supports educational activities which promote the department’s message of environmental and cultural conservation including community awareness and appreciation of the department’s role in the Ningaloo Coast World Heritage Area.
  • Builds strong networks with joint management partners, stakeholders, community and special interest groups through effective liaison and networking, to ensure support for the department’s goals in conservation and biodiversity protection.

At 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:

  1. Demonstrated experience and competence in designing, developing and implementing projects, events and communication plans, across multiple work areas and programs, with a preference for creative interpretative and educational activities.
  2. Demonstrated interpersonal and oral communication skills with experience in communicating, liaising and negotiating positive outcomes both internally and with external organisations, stakeholders, the community, volunteers and special interest groups including Traditional Owners, to build effective networks, promote community support and involvement in collaborative interpretive projects and deliver native title aspirations.
  3. Demonstrated skills and experience in leading and managing teams, including preparing and implementing works programs through project management, scheduling work, setting goals, monitoring and reviewing progress and in estimating and managing project budgets.
  4. Evidence of displaying creativity in the workplace, demonstrated experience working effectively as part of a team and independently; and showing a high level of self-motivation.

Application Instructions

To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:

  • A covering letter.
  • A written response addressing the four (4) requested criteria below (in no more than four (4) pages).
  • A current CV, including the details of two referees with one being a recent or current manager/supervisor.

Please click “Apply for job” and you will be redirected to the WA Government Jobs Board website at https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/page.php?pageID=160&windowUID=0&AdvertID=403157 where you can submit your application online.

For further information on the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, please visit https://www.dbca.wa.gov.au/.

For further job-related information, please contact Paula Hart on 0497 839 706.

The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current Working With Children Check and a current and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.

Closing date: Tuesday, 31 March 2026 at 12 noon AWST (3pm AEDT). No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.

 

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