Position No: DBCA3160900

Salary/Level: Level 5, $101,122 - $110,517 p.a. plus Superannuation

Tenure: Permanent, Full-time

Location: Kensington or Woodvale or Bunbury, Western Australia

Ecosystem Health Branch provides the framework for efficient and effective management of invasive species including plant diseases, weeds and pest animals to help conserve natural values on lands managed by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions' (DBCA) Parks and Wildlife Service. The branch is responsible for the coordination of the Western Shield program, Cane Toad Strategy and Vegetation Health Service diagnostic laboratory as well as providing policy support for the implementation of the Forest Management Plan.

We are currently seeking a Senior Operations Officer Invasive Animals to join our team.

Under the limited direction of the Invasive Animals Program Leader, you will:

• Research and collate material including liaison with stakeholders to develop policy and procedure for invasive animal management and prepare documents, discussion papers, submissions and reports relating to projects as required.
• Assist with, and at times lead, data collection, analysis and interpretation and provide advice and support for monitoring programs.
• Think outside the square and investigate and prepare recommendations for improving invasive animal management, including novel funding opportunities.
• Provide high level advice and procedural-based support to non-DBCA organisations with invasive animal projects.

At 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 demonstrate Personal Leadership 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 four (4) requested criteria below (in no more than three (3) pages).
• A current CV, including the details of two referees with one being a recent or current manager/supervisor.

Selection Criteria

1. Provide examples that support ability to work both independently and in a team environment, demonstrating initiative, integrity, leadership, negotiation and facilitation skills.
2. Demonstrated ability to think critically, organise and prioritise issues and operations and formulate appropriate recommendations; based on applying the principles of research and problem solving.
3. Experience and knowledge in planning and implementing high-level programs for the management of invasive animals for conservation outcomes.
4. Ability to interpret policy and legislation and prepare guidelines and procedures to assist in the management of invasive animals in Western Australia, including use of schedule 7 poisons.

Please click “Apply” and you will be redirected to the WA Government Jobs Board website at https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/ where you can submit your application online.

For further information on the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, please visit https://www.dbca.wa.gov.au/.

For further job-related information, please contact Corrin Everitt on 0400 693 807.

Closing date: Tuesday, 3 June 2025 at 12 noon AWST (2pm AEST). No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.