Position No: DBCA3077542

Salary/Level: Grade 3, $77,950 - $81,682 p.a. plus Various Allowances, 25% No Fixed Hours Loading, plus 11.5% Superannuation

Tenure: Permanent, Full-time

Location: Karratha, Western Australia

The Pilbara is a rewarding region to work in and offers opportunities for personal and career development for those that have the interest and desire to work within environmental management. The nature of work in the region is wide and varied and covers the Nature Conservation, Parks and Visitor Services and Environmental Regulation areas. For most employees the management of fire is also a component of their jobs, particularly during summer.

We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Ranger (Marine) to join our team.

Under the direction of the Marine Program Coordinator, you will undertake and lead annual works programs and day-to-day operations within departmental marine conservation reserves, coastal and island reserves in the Pilbara Region (excluding Exmouth District), including:

• Managing, maintaining and operating departmental vessels and equipment.
• The delivery of programs for parks and visitor services and conservation, including visitor risk management, mitigation works and compliance patrols.
• Assisting with the implementation of the Montebello/Barrow Islands Marine Conservation Reserves Management Plan, and management plans associated with other island reserves (e.g. Pilbara Islands, Dampier Archipelago).

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.

The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current Working With Children Check and 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. Experience and knowledge of implementing operational plans and works programs associated with visitor management and natural resource management with an emphasis on the marine, coastal and island environment.
2. Knowledge of and experience in the operation and maintenance of vessels; including holding certificates of competency as a Master less than 24 metres (Near Coastal) and Marine Engine Driver (Grade 2 or higher) or demonstrate an ability to obtain these qualifications in a timely manner.
3. Evidence of well-developed oral and interpersonal skills in the context of (but not limited to) liaising with different stakeholder groups, including Traditional Owners regarding joint management interest and activities including Aboriginal involvement in the workforce, and experience in patrol and enforcement activities.
4. Demonstrated experience in construction and maintenance, carrying out routine maintenance duties for marine infrastructure and equipment (including outboard petrol engines, diesel engines, vehicles, SCUBA equipment, generators, signage, moorings, and small buildings).

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 Tim Hunt or Kathryn Bates on (08) 9182 2000.

Closing date: Tuesday, 29 July 2025 at 12 noon AWST (2pm AEST). No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.