Position No: DBCA3170020

Salary/Level: Level 4, $95,782 - $100,526 p.a. plus District Allowance plus 12% Superannuation

Tenure: Permanent, Full-time

Location: Esperance, Western Australia

Esperance is a beautiful coastal town with the most stunning coastal scenery with white beaches and turquoise waters. Esperance is a popular town for tourism and abounds in natural attractions including several National Parks in the region.

We currently have an opportunity for an Operations Officer Marine to join our team.

Under the general direction of the Marine Park Coordinator, this position:

• Participates in the annual planning and prioritisation of the joint management plans for the development of annual work plans.
• Plans and organises the implementation of operational plans, works and maintenance programs and operations for the Wudjari Marine Park, Mirning Marine Park and Western Bight Marine Park.
• Coordinates and plans vessels, vehicles, equipment, contractors and materials to implement the works program.
• Liaises, consults and communicates with Traditional Owners, community and stakeholders in relation to departmental works outcomes.
• Undertakes incident response activities including marine wildlife strandings, oil spills and wildfires.

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

Selection Criteria

1. Knowledge and experience in the logistics and maintenance of vessels, and the operation and skippering of vessels up to 12 metres in length requiring a Coxswain Grade 1 (NSCV Near Coastal) as a minimum certificate of competency, with a preference for a Master <24m Near Coastal and Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 qualification.
2. Experience in the operational planning and implementation of works and maintenance programs associated with coastal, marine and island management.
3. Evidence of well-developed interpersonal and oral communication skills with demonstrated experience in maintaining positive relationships with Traditional Owners, external organisations, commercial operators, key stakeholders, community and special interest groups.
4. Demonstrated ability to lead and work as part of the team and independently, demonstrate a high level of self-motivation.

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 Justin Black on 0427 282 042.

Closing date: Friday, 24 October 2025 at 12 noon AWST (3pm AEDT). No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.