PSCA, Level 6 or 7, $120,457 - $132,753 or $139,860 - $149,485 p.a. plus 12% Superannuation
Join us in our mission to promote biodiversity, conserve our valuable ecosystems, and provide engaging attractions that connect people with nature.
Permanent, Full‐time Position
Position is based in Manjimup.
Applications close at midday on Monday, 9 March 2026.
Job Description
The Warren Region is home to the well‐known D'Entrecasteaux and Walpole Nornalup national parks as well as the recently created Walpole Wilderness area and Walpole Nornalup Inlets Marine Park. Many other parks and reserves as well as significant areas of State forest make up the majority of the land that we manage. The landscape of the region includes a diversity of coastal heath, tall karri forests to open jarrah and wandoo woodlands to the remnant Tingle forest. The region has wetlands of international and national significance, pristine estuaries and wild rivers.
Our key service deliverables are nature conservation, parks and visitor services, sustainable forest management, and fire management.
We are currently seeking a Regional Leader Conservation to join our team.
Under the minimal direction of (Level 6) or reporting to (Level 7) the Regional Manager, this position:
* Leads and coordinates the planned development and delivery of the department's conservation services in the Warren region.
* Builds knowledge of the status of, and threats to, biodiversity at a regional level and contributes to State level knowledge gaps.
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 three (3) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than three (3) pages in total.
* Considerable (Level 6) or extensive (Level 7) knowledge of, and experience in the provision of nature conservation, natural land management services, ecosystem management, bioregional planning and in developing and implementing related operational plans, management plans and strategies; with a preference for a sound knowledge of the flora, fauna and ecosystems of Western Australia.
* Considerable (Level 6) or extensive (Level 7) experience in the effective management and leadership of teams, and in negotiating, communicating and liaising with the community, media, and special interest groups including Aboriginal people.
* Substantial experience and competence in financial management and other management systems; including project management, risk management, and information technology.
About Us
DBCA, one of Western Australia's largest state government agencies, provides 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 (https://www.dbca.wa.gov.au/).
Benefits Of Working With Us
In addition to the attractive salary and opportunities to contribute to biodiversity and environmental conservation initiatives, the department offers incentives including:
* Flexible working arrangements.
* 12% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options.
* 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading paid as additional pay every December.
* 3 days additional public sector holidays each year.
* 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.
* Free staff parking.
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 covering letter.
* A statement addressing the above requested criteria (in no more than three (3) pages).
* A current CV, including the details of two referees with one being a recent or current manager/supervisor.
For further job‐related information contact Tim Foley on (08) 9771 7944 or for further information about the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, visit https://www.dbca.wa.gov.au/.
Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will need to possess or obtain:
* A current (issue date not older than 6 months) and satisfactory National Police Check.
* A current Western Australian \"C\" class drivers licence.
Eligibility
To be eligible for permanent appointment, it is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status.
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) 9219 9879 or. 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 contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.
Similar appointments may be made from this process in locations throughout Western Australia within a 12‐month period to positions that may be permanent or contract, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.
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