Position No: DBCA3170040
Salary/Level: Grade 3, $77,950 - $81,682 p.a. plus District Allowance, 25% No Fixed Hours Loading, plus 12% Superannuation
Tenure: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Esperance, Western Australia
Esperance is a beautiful coastal town with the most stunning coastal scenery with white beaches and turquoise waters. Esperance is a popular town for tourism and abounds in natural attractions including several National Parks and now the new South Coast Marine Parks (SCMPs).
We are currently seeking a Senior Ranger (Marine) to join our new marine team who will be responsible for leading a small team of Rangers to implement 3 of the 4 management plans that make up the SCMPs.
Under the direction of the Marine Park Coordinator, this position leads marine conservation reserves and island reserves programmed operational activities in the Esperance district, including:
* The delivery of the annual marine works program consistent with the Marine Park Management Plans for the Wudjari Marine Park, Western Bight Marine Park and the Mirning Marine Park in the Esperance district.
* Supervision and career development of the Marine Ranger team.
* Undertaking compliance patrols and maintaining and skippering departmental vessels and equipment.
* Assisting with developing and delivering community education and an interpretive works program.
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.
The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current Working With Children Check and current and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.
Application Instructions:
To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:
* A covering letter.
* A written response addressing the four (4) requested criteria below (in no more than four (4) pages).
* A current CV, including the details of two referees with one being a recent or current manager/supervisor.
Selection Criteria
1. Evidence of well-developed oral and interpersonal skills and experience in developing and maintaining positive relationships with Traditional Owners, commercial operators, licensees, key stakeholders, community groups and the general public, and have the ability to be involved in patrol and enforcement activities.
2. Experience in leading, supervising and managing teams, empowering individuals to work with confidence both in teams and independently to deliver agreed outcomes and priorities.
3. Experience and knowledge of implementing operational plans and works programs associated with marine, island and coastal management.
4. Knowledge of and experience in the maintenance and operation of vessels requiring a Coxswain Grade 1 (NC) as a minimum certificate of competency, with a preference for a Master <24m Near Coastal marine qualification and Marine Engine Drivers grade 2.
Please click "Apply" and you will be redirected to the WA Government Jobs Board website at where you can submit your application online.
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Closing date: Monday, 5 January 2026 at 12 noon AWST (3pm AEDT). No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.