Position No: DBCA3113130

Salary/Level: Level 1/2, $74,951 – $82,464 p.a. plus Superannuation

Tenure: Permanent, Full-time

Location: Denham, Western Australia

This position is based at Denham in the Shark Bay World Heritage Area which is home to world-class natural attractions including Francois Peron National Park, Dirk Hartog Island National Park, the Shark Bay Marine Park and the proposed Edel Land National Park.

We are currently seeking an Assistant Operations Officer to join our team

Under immediate direction, Assistant Operations Officer:

• Assists with the delivery of conservation, and fire management within the Midwest Region.
• Organises, implements and ensures satisfactory progress of allocated field operations consistent with departmental guidelines, policies and management plans.
• Liaises with departmental personnel and other stakeholders as appropriate, to achieve the implementation of allocated work programs.

This position may be required to operate across all the services within the district or region depending upon the operational needs of the region.

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 demonstrate Personal Leadership 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 written response addressing the three (3) 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. Some knowledge (Level 1) and experience (Level 2) in working in natural land management or a closely related field or a related technical area, with a preference for experience in invasive species management, knowledge of conservation and other land management issues and be able and willing to participate in related manual field activities.
2. Broad understanding of the issues involved in planning and implementing works programs.
3. Demonstrated ability and willingness to work as part of a team and independently; show a high level of self-motivation, ability and willingness to travel, work away from home and camp when required.

Note: Applicants who meet selection criteria 1 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 Kim Branch on (08) 9948 2226.

Closing date: Wednesday, 1 October 2025 at 12 noon AWST (2pm AEST). No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.