Position No: DBCA3171780

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

Tenure: Fixed-term (Until 30 June 2029), Full-time)

Location: Kensington, Western Australia

This role is responsible for administering the Healthy Oceans Program (Program) marine ecosystem restoration grants scheme. It ensures appropriate governance and acquittal of Program funds and that projects are conducted in accordance with approved activities. The role includes developing and implementing project agreements with grant recipients, assisting applicants to identify regulatory requirements and working with DBCA officers to expedite regulatory approvals. The Program’s Project Officer also supports the project review and assessment panel and provides a single point of contact for grant applicants, grantees and program partners.

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 five (5) 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 leading conservation or natural resource management projects (ESSENTIAL) for conservation of benthic marine ecosystems (DESIRABLE).
2. Ability to source and synthesise complex scientific, regulatory or project management information to provide clear and informed advice.
3. Experience in preparation of reports, grant proposals, management plans or other technical documents relating to conservation and natural resource management (ESSENTIAL) for conservation and management of marine ecosystems (DESIRABLE).
4. Proven ability to effectively manage budgets.
5. Well-developed written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills with an ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.

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 Dr Rory McAuley on (08) 9219 8821.

Closing date: Wednesday, 27 August 2025 at 12 noon AWST (2pm AEST). No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.