Regional and Fire Management Services Division Fire Operations Officer DBCA3163440 PSCA, Level 3, $86,439 - $92,795 plus 12% Superannuation Join us in our mission to promote biodiversity, conserve our valuable ecosystems, and provide engaging attractions that connect people with nature.
THIS IS A PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITION
THIS POSITION IS BASED IN MANJIMUP OR PEMBERTON
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON MONDAY, 29 SEPTEMBER 2025
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 include 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 currently have an opportunity for a Fire Operations Officer to join our Donnelly District team.
Under the direction of the District Fire Coordinator, this position: Assists in the planning, organisation and implementation of works programs and operations relating to fire management.
Undertakes an active role in departmental prescribed burning and bushfire suppression operations.
Participates in the preparation and delivery of allocated works programs to agreed standards and timeframes.
Monitors and reports on operations.
Liaises with community, key stakeholders and community groups in a positive and informed manner.
At the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA), we have adopted 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 to help drive positive change.
Selection CriteriaApplicants should address the following four (4) criteria.
These should be addressed in no more than four (4) pages in total.
Knowledge of and experience in the management of fire related activities for biodiversity conservation and community asset protection purposes including bushfire suppression, incident management principles and practices and the planning and implementation of prescribed burning programs.
Experience in liaising with external organisations, including local authorities, private companies, other government agencies, stakeholders (including indigenous) and community interest groups.
Knowledge and skills in leading and managing teams, including implementing works programs, scheduling work, setting and reviewing goals and controlling and reviewing progress, with a preference for experience in managing volunteers and contractors.
Good oral and written communication skills, including report writing as well as demonstrated experience in GIS, and electronic data management preferably related to fire management.
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 .
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 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.