Regional and Fire Management Services Division Regional Leader Joint Management DBCA3134580 PSCA, Level 6 or 7, $120,457 - $132,753 or $139,860 - $149,485 plus District Allowance, Air Conditioning Allowance, 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 BROOME
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON TUESDAY, 3 MARCH 2026
Job Description
Stretching from the Pilbara Region in the south to the Northern Territory border in the east, the Kimberley Region manages over 3,800,000 hectares of land and water on behalf of the Western Australian community. Visitor highlights include Purnululu, Windjana Gorge, Geikie Gorge and Tunnel Creek national parks, as well as world class marine-based experiences including Horizontal Falls and Montgomery Reef.
The region has two major work centres: one in Broome which accommodates the regional office and West Kimberley District; the other in Kununurra (East Kimberley District).
We currently have an opportunity for a Regional Leader Joint Management to join our team.
Under minimal direction from (Level 6) or reporting to (Level 7) the Regional Manager, this position works in close collaboration with the Aboriginal Engagement, Planning and Lands Branch, is responsible for:
* Identifying issues emerging from joint management and initiating development of solutions which help maintain consistency and continued momentum of joint management in the Kimberley Region.
* Aboriginal engagement and joint management in the Kimberley Region.
* Negotiating Indigenous Land Use Agreements (ILUA) and Joint Management Agreements, coordinating meetings with traditional owners and other stakeholders and contributing to the development of guidelines and standards for joint management and traditional owner engagement.
* Liaising with other relevant departmental staff (Office of the Director General, Parks and Visitor Services) and government agencies to progress negotiations for park creation and joint management.
* Developing regional communication strategies for ILUA and joint management negotiations.
At the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA), we have adopted a common understanding of the mindsets and expected behaviours required of all our employees and the public sector. In this role, you will be 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.
* Extensive (Level 7) or considerable (Level 6) knowledge and experience in engaging, communicating, liaising and working successfully with traditional owners to deliver land and cultural heritage management aspirations and goals through joint management, cooperation, or collaborative arrangements.
* Extensive (Level 7) or considerable (Level 6) experience in project management, and in researching and applying knowledge to protect and conserve traditional owner heritage and culture.
* Evidence of high level (Level 7) or well-developed (Level 6) oral communication and interpersonal skills and considerable (Level 7) or demonstrated (Level 6) experience in developing and maintaining successful strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and other interest groups, with evidence at Level 7 of ability to analyse, resolve and respond to complex and detailed issues and effectively communicate at a range of levels.
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
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.
* 5 days North West Leave per year.
* District Allowance.
* Air Conditioning Allowance.
* 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.
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