Logo for Project Officer (Forest Management)

Project Officer (Forest Management)

Department of Biodiversity Conservation And Attractions
Kensington, WA
A$101,122-$110,517 p/a + 11.5% Superannuation
Farming, Animals & Conservation → Conservation, Parks & Wildlife
Full-time
On-site

Posted 2 days ago


Position No: DBCA3170340

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

Tenure: 12 months Fixed-term, Full-time (with the possibility of extension or permanency)

Location: Kensington preferred (or Bunbury by negotiation), Western Australia

Forest Management Branch plays a vital role in protecting the health of our native forests. We lead the way in forest health modelling, strategic forest enhancement activities to combat climate change, and planning that ensures the long-term resilience and vitality of these ecosystems. Forest Management Branch has four main programs: Forest Assessment and Monitoring, Systems and Decision Support, Forest Operations Planning and Disturbance Approval System (DAS).

We currently have an opportunity for a Project Officer (Forest Management) to join our team.

In this role, you will undertake and coordinate the acquisition, analysis and maintenance of land and natural resource data or systems to support land and resource management and planning.

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 demonstrate Personal Leadership 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 six (6) 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 experience using GIS to complete remote sensing and complex spatial analysis.
  2. Demonstrated experience in mathematical/biological modelling, or database modelling/programming.
  3. Knowledge of aerial photography interpretation, forest measurement and natural resource inventory techniques.
  4. Demonstrated technical report writing skills.
  5. Ability to resolve analytical and technical problems.
  6. Considerable knowledge in forest management practices, optimisation modelling and prescriptive analytics.

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 Clarissa Swarts on (08) 9219 9179.

Closing date: Wednesday, 18 June 2025 at 12 noon AWST (2pm AEST). No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.


About Department of Biodiversity Conservation And Attractions

Broome, WA, Australia

This company does not have any further information provided at this time. We encourage you to research the company by searching for them to learn more about the company or role in question before applying.

Looking for More Opportunities?

Explore more jobs with upfront salary details that respect your worth.

Urban Rivers and Catchments, Project Administration Officer

Department of Biodiversity Conservation And Attractions

Logo for Urban Rivers and Catchments, Project Administration Officer
Kensington, WA
A$92,098-$96,660 p/a
Full-time
On-site

Senior Projects Officer

City of South Perth

Logo for Senior Projects Officer
South Perth, WA
A$97,469-$121,643 p/a
Full-time
On-site

Construction Project Manager - Kardan Construction

Kardan

Logo for Construction Project Manager - Kardan Construction
Burswood, WA
A$120,000-$150,000 p/a
Full-time
On-site

Urban Forest Project Officer

City of Canning

Logo for Urban Forest Project Officer
Wilson, WA
A$88,993-$93,875 p/a
Part-time
On-site

Forest Practices Officer and Forest Practices Officer (Silviculture)

Department of Biodiversity Conservation And Attractions

Logo for Forest Practices Officer and Forest Practices Officer (Silviculture)
Bunbury, WA
A$80,246-$105,635 p/a
Full-time
On-site

Project Support Officer - 10 Months contract

City of Bunbury

Logo for Project Support Officer - 10 Months contract
Bunbury, WA
A$89,414 p/a
Full-time
On-site

Project Manager

RFF Pty Ltd

Logo for Project Manager
Karratha, WA
A$150,000-$170,000 p/a
Full-time
On-site

Project Administration Officer

City of Karratha

Logo for Project Administration Officer
Karratha, WA
A$107,378 p/a
Full-time
On-site