Overview
Conservation Employee - Fire Specialist role at Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA).
Base pay range
$75,422.00/yr - $78,333.00/yr
AWUGA, Level 3, $75,422 - $78,333 p.a. plus 12% Superannuation. This is a permanent, full-time position based in Collie or Harvey.
Applications for this position close at midday on Tuesday, 7 October 2025. The South West and surrounding regions include various parks and reserves; the Ngari Capes Marine Park stretches along the west coast. The South West Region provides nature conservation, parks and visitor services, sustainable forest management, fire management, and land-use planning. The region's headquarters is in Bunbury with other work centres in Margaret River, Nannup, Kirup, Collie (Wellington District) and Harvey.
Responsibilities
* Undertakes pre-burn inspections as directed by the district fire team and updates maps as required.
* Provides specialist advice regarding terrain suitability and identifies required works to enable heavy vehicle access.
* Conducts audits and maintains fire equipment and the fire store.
* Supervises and leads Conservation Employees and contractors in a range of activities related to the department's works programs with a specific focus on fire management, and includes conservation, parks and visitor services and sustainable forest management.
Selection criteria / Qualifications
* Ability to supervise and coach others in a range of work programs, identify training needs, conduct training, and promote continuous learning.
* Ability to plan and implement works programs efficiently, organize resources, set day-to-day priorities, and ensure quality control.
* Proven ability to undertake prescribed burning, incident and fire management activities; willingness to participate in ongoing training; physically fit for on‑ground fire work and able to pass departmental fire fitness tests and medical requirements.
* Willingness to participate in fire management activities that contribute to bushfire suppression and prescribed burning, commensurate with capability and experience.
* Good oral and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively in a team and with contractors.
* Ability to liaise with other parties to achieve positive outcomes and consider all factors before starting operational works.
* Good writing skills, including the ability to produce reports and programs; computer skills (Word, Excel) as required.
* Knowledge of basic fauna, flora and hygiene management; understanding of poisons, pesticides and herbicides.
* Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management or willingness to acquire.
* Understanding of work, health and safety, and equity and diversity principles and practices.
* Western Australian MR and C Class Driver's Licences.
* Applied First Aid Certificate (Desirable).
* Experience in construction and maintenance of infrastructure relevant to the department (Desirable).
* Current Western Australian C class driver's licence (pre‑commencement requirement).
About us
DBCA is a major Western Australian state government agency offering opportunities in biodiversity conservation, park and natural resource management, and related fields.
Benefits
* Flexible working arrangements.
* 12% superannuation with full employer contribution; salary packaging options.
* 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading paid as additional pay each December.
* 3 additional public sector holidays each year.
* Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
* Study, bereavement, foster caring and parental leave; confidential employee assistance program (EAP).
* Annual National Park Entry Pass; learning and development programs.
How to apply
All applications are to be submitted online. You will need to provide a covering letter using the criteria above, a current CV with details of two referees (one of whom is a current or recent manager/supervisor).
Contact and eligibility
For further job-related information, contact Brendan Ennis at. For information about DBCA, visit Eligibility for permanent appointment requires Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship, or Australian permanent residency. Aboriginal applicants may seek assistance from Jobs and Skills WA at. Similar appointments may be made in locations across WA within a 12-month period.
Equal opportunity
DBCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women. Reasonable adjustments are available in recruitment processes and the workplace.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level | Employment type: Full-time | Job function: Other | Industries: Government Administration
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