Regional and Fire Management Services Division Conservation Employee - Senior Work Centre Coordinator DBCA3147818 AWUGA, Level 5, $87,055 - $95,778 plus District 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 GERALDTON
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON THURSDAY, 26 FEBRUARY 2026
The Midwest Region extends along the coast from Lancelin in the south to north of Carnarvon then inland past Meekatharra. The regional headquarters is in Geraldton. District offices are located at Geraldton, Jurien Bay and Denham, with District work centres at Monkey Mia, Burringurrah, Yulga Jinna, Gascoyne Junction, Kalbarri, Thundelarra, Cue, Cervantes and the Pinnacles. The lands and waters we manage with our Traditional Owner partners are varied and beautiful, from coastal cliffs, dunes and heath to rich marine communities to outback ranges and vast scrublands.
We currently have an opportunity for a Conservation Employee - Senior Work Centre Coordinator to join our team.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, this position provides mentoring, leadership, training and coordination of the Murchison District conservation employee workforce.
Liaises with district staff and contractors to coordinate works programming, operational delivery, recording and reporting of works undertaken by the conservation employee workforce across the district including:
* Work programs for fire management, conservation, parks and visitor services, facility maintenance, visitor risk management and joint management activities.
* Recording and reporting on operational delivery, including seeking clear direction on competing priorities.
* Implementing an annual schedule of maintenance work for plant, vehicles, trailers, equipment, work centre and grounds.
* Managing the depot stores equipment supply effectively and efficiently, including application of prescribed procedures for store equipment management and control.
* Contributing to development and refinement of processes and protocols for improved operational delivery.
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 be to help drive positive change.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following four (4) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than four (4) pages in total.
* Demonstrated experience in the supervision and performance management of others, including training, mentoring and leadership of staff of varying abilities in delivering work outcomes.
* Proven knowledge, competence and experience in managing land management project outcomes and work safety.
* Sound interpersonal communication skills, including a proven ability to work with stakeholders at various levels to achieve positive relationships and outcomes.
* Ability and willingness to work with Aboriginal people and/or have an awareness of Aboriginal culture; with a preference for applicants with experience in this area.
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.
* District Allowance.
* 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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