Position No: DBCA3174300
Salary/Level: Level 7, $139,860 - $149,485 p.a. plus Superannuation
Tenure: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Bunbury (Kensington or Manjimup by negotiation), Western Australia
Forest Management Branch plays a critical role in shaping the sustainable future of WA's native forests by modelling forest resources, planning ecological thinning, and supporting forest operations. Through advanced remote sensing, natural resource inventories, and disease mapping, FMB monitors forest health across the Southwest. It delivers strategic and operational planning, maintains silvicultural records, and provides expert policy advice and corporate information services—ensuring forest management is guided by science, precision, and long-term vision.
We currently have an opportunity for a Program Leader - Forest Assessment and Monitoring to join our team.
This position leads and coordinates the development and implementation of programs acquiring, analysing and maintaining multi-resource inventory, vegetation condition and disturbance/treatment datasets and information to service native forest planning, management and reporting on Department-managed lands.
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 Leaders to help drive positive change.
The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a 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 five (5) requested criteria below (in no more than five (5) pages).
* A current CV, including the details of two referees with one being a recent or current manager/supervisor.
Selection Criteria
1. Considerable knowledge and demonstrated experience leading one or more of the following: multi-resource inventories in natural forest ecosystems; application of remote sensing and ground-based sampling to service forest planning and monitoring of natural vegetation change; measurement of forest carbon changes; applied forest growth modelling.
2. Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor teams, with ability to work under pressure and within timelines.
3. Experience in data analysis and data management skills as applied to forest inventory, growth and monitoring.
4. Demonstrated ability to independently undertake complex project work with limited direction and deliver practical outcomes within deadlines.
5. Strong verbal and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience providing scientific advice and preparation of reports to publication standard.
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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.