Regional and Fire Management Services Division
Pool Ref PA2603SR
Parks and Wildlife Service Western Australia 1.2K subscribers
Please note that an administrative payment is in place for staff employed under the Rangers (National Parks) General Agreement 2022 which provides a 5% administrative wage increase (in addition to the salary range quoted above) until the new agreement is registered.
THIS RECRUITMENT POOL WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR A PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS
THIS POOL WILL BE USED TO FILL VACANCIES BASED IN BUNBURY, COLLIE, HARVEY, MARGARET RIVER, OR NANNUP
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POOL CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON TUESDAY, 10 MARCH2026
Working in the South West Region offers the rare opportunity to help protect and enhance one of Australia's most remarkable natural landscapes. From the iconic Leeuwin–Naturaliste and Wellington national parks to the rich jarrah, wandoo, and towering karri forests, the region is a world-renowned biodiversity hotspot filled with pristine beaches, attractive inland waters, and extensive hiking and mountain bike trails. It is a place where your work directly contributes to conserving a unique environment, while partnering meaningfully with Aboriginal groups whose deep cultural connections to Country guide park management.
The South West Region's key service deliverables include nature conservation, parks and visitor services, sustainable forest management, fire management, and land‐use planning. The region's headquarters is based in Bunbury. Services are also delivered via the Blackwood District, located at Busselton with work centres at Margaret River, Nannup and Kirup; and the Wellington District, located at Collie with a smaller work centre at Harvey.
We are seeking to establish a pool of suitable applicants in the role of Senior Ranger.
* Leads and coordinates day‐to‐day park operations, ensuring work programs are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with management objectives.
* Contributes to the planning, delivery and review of conservation programs, including fire management, weed and feral animal control.
* Supports high quality visitor services through proactive visitor engagement, incident response and compliance activities. Assists in the planning, developing and maintaining park infrastructure and recreational precincts.
* Promotes a strong safety culture and ensures compliance with environmental legislation.
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.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following four (4) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than three (3) pages in total.
* Experience in leading, supervising and managing teams, empowering individuals to work with confidence both in teams and independently to deliver agreed outcomes and priorities, with particular emphasis on the development, management and supervision of park‐specific projects.
* Evidence of well‐developed oral and interpersonal skills and experience in building and maintaining networks; liaising with the public, commercial tourism operators, community groups, special interest groups Aboriginal groups and other stakeholders; and in patrol and enforcement procedures.
* Experience and knowledge of implementing operational plans and works programs associated with visitor management and natural resource management, having regard to the threatening processes affecting native flora and fauna, rehabilitation techniques and the monitoring and control of pests and weeds.
* Experience in developing and participating in the delivery of, interpretative and educational programs.
About Us
DBCA, one of Western Australia's largest state government agencies, providing exciting and challenging career opportunities in biodiversity conservation and park and natural resource management. We employ people with world‐class scientific, policy, land and marine management, visitor services, research and educational skills.
For more information on what we do, our recruitment process, and why working at DBCA is an attractive proposition, please visit our website .
Benefits of working with us
* Flexible working arrangements.
* 12% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options.
* 1 day additional public sector holidays each year.
* Ranger leave entitlements.
* Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
* Access to study, bereavement, foster caring and parental leave.
* A confidential employee assistant program (EAP) for you and your family, including psychology and counselling services.
* An annual National Park Entry Pass.
* Well‐established learning and development programs.
* 25% No Fixed Hours Loading (where applicable)
How to apply
All applications are to be submitted online. Select 'Apply for job', located at either the top or the bottom of the screen, and follow the instructions; you will need to provide a:
a statement addressing the above requested criteria (in no more than three (3) pages. Note:These instructions differ from the instructions in the Job Description Form.
current CV, including the details of two referees with one being a recent or current manager/supervisor.
For further job‐related information: contact Kerstin Stender on 0427 197 950 or for further information about the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, visit https://www.dbca.wa.gov.au/ .
We have a detailed Job Application Kit to provide information about us, the value of the department and practical guidance on the process for you. Please ensure you have saved your documents in MS Word (.docx files only) or PDF format and have allowed plenty of time to submit your application, as late, emailed and proforma applications will not be accepted.
Prior to commencement, the successful applicants will need to possess or obtain
* A current Working with Children Check.
* A current (issue date not older than 6 months) and satisfactory National Police Check.
For the full role description, detailed responsibilities and a full list of selection criteria, please refer to the Job Description link below. The documents linked to this advertisement are available in alternative formats upon request.
Eligibility
To be eligible for permanent appointment, it is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status. To be eligible for contract employment, it is essential to have a visa with entitlement to live and work in Australia for the term of the contract.
A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.
Substantive Equality Statement
DBCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. The Department also promotes flexible working arrangements.
Applicants with a disability who require adjustments in the recruitment process, including an alternative to applying online, can contact the Senior Recruitment Officer on (08)92199879 or recruitment@dbca.wa.gov.au. Do not send job applications to this email; they will not be accepted.
If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contactJobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.
Appointments may be made from this process within a 12‐month period to positions that may be permanent, contract or casual, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.
Attachments
* DBCA Job Application Form.docx
* DBCA Job Application Kit.docx
* Job Description Form PA2603SR.pdf
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