Position No: DBCA3137818
Salary/Level: Level 3 or 4, $86,439 - $92,795 or $95,782 - $100,526 p.a. plus Superannuation
Tenure: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia
Other: Subsidised housing may be available.
Goldfields Region manages 8.6 million hectares of conservation reserves including national parks, conservation parks, nature reserves, timber reserves, State forest and former pastoral leases (proposed reserves). Staff within the region work with traditional owners in many of these reserves to help protect the natural and cultural values of the area and to ensure customary activities and traditional practices are maintained. Goldfields Region is also responsible for fire preparedness, weeds and feral animal control on 40.3 million hectares of unallocated Crown land and unmanaged reserves.
Kalgoorlie is the largest inland city in Western Australia, steeped with history and heritage. It remains a vibrant mining town and home to a young, family oriented and multicultural community. Kalgoorlie is a central hub for the arts, leisure and culture in regional WA. For more information about life in Kalgoorlie, visit
We currently have an opportunity for a Conservation Operations Officer - Joint Management to join our team.
Under the direction (Level 3) or general supervision (Level 4) of the Regional Leader Conservation, this position:
* Participates in providing technical support to the conservation program in the Goldfields Region in relation to the threatened flora and fauna species and communities recovery programs associated with reserves under joint management.
* Plans and implements surveys and monitoring for threatened and Priority flora, fauna and ecological communities within reserves under joint management.
* Contributes to the development and ongoing maintenance of regional conservation information and data management systems.
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 demonstrate Personal Leadership to help drive positive change.
The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current Working With Children Check and a current Western Australian "C" class drivers licence prior to commencement.
Application Instructions:
To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:
* A written response addressing the five (5) 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
Selection Criteria
1. Experience and knowledge (Level 3) or demonstrated knowledge of and experience of (Level 4) threatening processes, flora and fauna conservation and management, with a preference for someone with knowledge of Australian biodiversity.
2. Experience (Level 3) or demonstrated experience (Level 4) in a broad range of flora, fauna and ecological community survey and monitoring techniques.
3. Experience (Level 3) or demonstrated experience (Level 4) in collating and analysing data, managing datasets, and using computer skills for report writing, spreadsheets and creating databases, integrated with GIS applications for landscape mapping.
4. Willing and able to undertake remote area field trips, possessing organisational skills relevant to undertaking field trips, plus ability to train and supervise groups of volunteers, staff and ranger groups in field situations.
5. An ability and willingness to work closely with Traditional Owners to achieve desired goals through joint management, cooperation, or collaborative arrangements.
Please click "Apply" and you will be redirected to the WA Government Jobs Board website at where you can submit your application online.
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Closing date: Friday, 3 February 2026 at 12 noon AWST (3pm AEDT). No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.