Position No: DBCA3031732 and DBCA3129314

Salary/Level: Level 4, $92,098 - $96,660 p.a. plus Superannuation

Tenure: Permanent, Full-time

Location: Bunbury and Manjimup, Western Australia

Forest Management Branch is primarily responsible for modelling the forest resource, developing the thinning schedule and facilitating thinning planning for native forests. Forest Management Branch has four main programs: Forest Assessment and Monitoring, Systems and Decision Support, Forest Operations Planning and Disturbance Approval System (DAS)

We are currently seeking Disease Assessment Coordinators to join our team.

This role:

Undertakes and supervises plant disease interpretation and detailed mapping projects according to the Branch works program.

Ensures the annual Phytophthora dieback interpretation target is achieved on time and in order of priority, through liaison with all clients. Co-ordinates priorities in conjunction with Works and Training Coordinator.

Undertakes and supervises the field survey and measurement of native vegetation and forest attributes to support the planning and management of forest ecosystems.

Undertakes and supervises analysis of interpretation and inventory data, and the production of summaries, reports and maps of surveys and field assessments.

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 be Leading Others to help drive positive change.

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. Demonstrated ability and extensive experience in Phytophthora dieback interpretation and diagnosis.
2. Demonstrated ability and extensive experience in tree measurement and forest inventory management.
3. Experience in Phytophthora dieback hygiene management within different forest and vegetation types.
4. Demonstrated ability to manage teams to a high standard and efficiency with good organisational skills and ability to prioritise competing demands.
5. Well-developed word processing, GIS and database skills.

Note: Applicants who meet selection criteria 1, 2 and 4 to a high degree will be particularly well regarded.

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 Mrs Jodie Miller, Forest Management Branch on (08) 9771 7945.

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