Overview
RNPGA, Grade 2, $69,333 - $75,624 annual plus 25% No Fixed Hours Loading, District Allowance, Coxswain Allowance, Air Conditioning Allowance, 12% Superannuation.
This permanent, full‐time position is based in Kununurra. Applications close at midday Friday, 5 June 2026.
Responsibilities
Under the immediate direction of the Senior Ranger (Marine), you will:
* Carry out programmed operational activities and field logistics within the North Kimberley Marine Park and island reserves in the East Kimberley District.
* Assist with developing, supervising and delivering programs for parks and visitor services and conservation, focusing on marine park operations.
* Conduct compliance patrols, maintain and skipper departmental vessels and upkeep of operational machinery and equipment.
* Assist with developing and delivering education and interpretive works programs.
* Implement works programs in line with departmental guidelines, policies, and management plans.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should address the following criteria:
* Ability to implement operational plans and works programs for visitor management and natural resource management in marine and coastal environments.
* Experience in vessel operations and logistics, and commanding vessels up to 12 metres. A Certificate of competency – Coxswain Class 1 (Near Coastal) or higher is preferred.
* Good interpersonal skills with experience in patrol and enforcement activities and liaising with the public, commercial tourism operators, community groups, Indigenous groups, government agencies and stakeholders.
Benefits
* Flexible working arrangements.
* 12% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options.
* 5 days North West Leave per year.
* District Allowance.
* 1 additional public sector holiday per year.
* Ranger leave entitlements.
* Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
* Access to study, bereavement, foster caring and parental leave.
* Confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your family.
* An annual National Park Entry Pass.
* Well‐established learning and development programs.
Eligibility
To be eligible for permanent appointment, you must have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship, or Australian permanent residency status.
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.
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