Position No: DBCA3099063

Salary/Level: Level 5, $105,167 - $114,938 p.a. plus Superannuation

Tenure: Permanent, Full-time

Location: Broome, Western Australia

The Kimberley Region is a remote and complex landscape which is renowned for its natural beauty and cultural significance. The region offers many unique opportunities to explore and enjoy world class natural and cultural attractions as well as appreciate the wilderness values of the area.

We are currently seeking a Coordinator (Eighty Mile Beach and Coastal Reserves) to join our team.

Under the limited direction of the District Manager this position is

• Responsible for coordinating the implementation of the joint management arrangements for the works programs identified within the Eighty Mile Beach Marine Park management plan and the Parks and reserves of the south-west Kimberley and the north-west Pilbara joint management plan.
• Ensures stakeholder and community involvement in protected area management, including undertaking an active role in the ongoing consultation and engagement of the traditional owners, Karajarri, Ngarla and Nyangumarta within the various reserves.

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.

Benefits of working with us

In addition to the attractive salary and opportunities to contribute to biodiversity and environmental conservation initiatives, the department offers incentives including:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• 11.5% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options.
• 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading paid as additional pay every December.
• 5 days North West Leave per year.
• District Allowance.
• 3 days additional public sector holidays each year
• Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
• Access to study, bereavement, foster caring and parental leave.
• A confidential employee assistant program (EAP) for you and your family, including psychology and counselling services.
• An annual National Park Entry Pass.
• Well-established learning and development programs.
• Provision of housing considered on a case basis.
• Relocation and other allowances.

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 four (4) pages).
• A current CV, including the details of two referees with one being a recent or current manager/supervisor.

Selection Criteria

1. Considerable knowledge of and experience in marine estate management, including developing and coordinating work plans and strategies, marine operations, education, enforcement, research and monitoring, plus familiarity with the principles of planning in the marine environment and having knowledge of marine and coastal ecology.
2. Considerable understanding of and experience in working with traditional owners to deliver their native title aspirations and goals through joint management, cooperation, or collaborative arrangements with a preference for someone with an understanding of the annual planning and prioritising processes involved in the implementation of joint management plans.
3. Evidence of, highly developed interpersonal and oral communication skills, demonstrated experience in effective management and leadership of teams and in developing and maintaining positive relationships with commercial operators, key stakeholders, community groups and the media.
4. Demonstrated experience in, and knowledge of administrative and financial management, including budget preparation, expenditure control and preparing and presenting operational reports.

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 Rob Blok on 0427 973 729.

Closing date: Friday, 4 July 2025 at 12 noon AWST (2pm AEST). No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.