The Swan Coastal District encompasses both the metropolitan Perth and parts of the Peel region. It extends along the west coast from Lancelin in the north to south of Mandurah and east to the edge of the Darling Scarp. The Swan Coastal District employs over 100 staff across multiple work centres (Mandurah, Wanneroo, Yanchep, Fremantle and Victoria Park) with the district headquarters based at Wanneroo.

We currently have an opportunity for a District Manager - Swan Coastal District.

Reporting to the Regional Manager, this position provides district management and leadership to a diverse team managing the conservation of wildlife, lands, waters and resources and the engagement of Traditional Owners to achieve departmental and government outcomes.

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 a Multiple Area Leader 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 statement addressing the below requested criteria (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. Evidence of empowering leadership experience in a large multidisciplinary team, substantial competence in long term planning and financial and risk management and at Level 8 experience in steering and implementing change.
2. Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated skills in stakeholder and partner engagement and management with community leaders and Traditional Owners. At Level 8 evidence of abilities include resolving issues and managing expectations in the context of an articulated strategic direction.
3. Substantial (Level 7) or extensive (Level 8) experience in the field of natural land and resource management including conservation, fire management, emergency management, visitor risk and parks and visitor services.

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 Benson Todd on 0417 546 754.

Closing date: Thursday, 23 October 2025 at 12 noon AWST (3pm AEDT). No late or pro forma applications will be accepted