Position No: DBCA3131157

Salary/Level: Specified Calling Level 1, $83,456 - $109,860 p.a. plus Superannuation

Tenure: Permanent, Full-time

Location: Kensington, Western Australia

Swan Canning Waterways Branch plays a pivotal role in the management and protection of the Swan Canning Riverpark, as guided by the Swan and Canning Rivers Management Act 2006 and the Swan Canning River Protection Strategy. The Branch is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Swan Canning Riverpark and the handling of development proposals affecting the Riverpark.

We are currently seeking an Intervention Officer to join our team.

At a professional level and under immediate direction, this position:

• Supports the implementation of projects under the Swan Canning River Protection Strategy;
• Provides technical support and facilitates operation, maintenance, monitoring and evaluation of the Swan Canning oxygenation program and other intervention approaches;
• Provides advice, communicates and negotiates with external stakeholders, consultants/ contractors;
• Applies environmental policies and develops and implements best management practices to address catchment and waterway management issues; and
• Contributes to achievement of outputs, having regard for effectiveness, quality, timeliness, risk and resourcing.

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 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. Some experience in the operation (including consideration of risk), maintenance and evaluation of artificial oxygenation or other complex water quality intervention approaches.
2. Ability to research, analyse and develop sound recommendations for catchment and waterway issues or water quality intervention approaches.
3. Ability to contribute and work to the achievement of outputs, having regard for effectiveness, quality, timeliness, risk and resourcing.
4. Ability to interact and offer guidance / support in a team situation to establish working relationships that promote organisational objectives.

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 Marco Warmt Murray on (08) 9278 0929.

Closing date: Monday, 6 October 2025 at 12 noon AWST (3pm AEDT). No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.