Plant Diseases Project Officer

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Overview

The Plant Diseases Program within the Ecosystem Health Branch coordinates management of invasive species, including plant diseases, weeds and pest animals, to conserve natural values on lands managed by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA). This position contributes to the development and delivery of projects, policy, guidelines and procedures to support biodiversity conservation outcomes.

Job type and location: 12 months fixed-term, full-time. Based in Kensington, WA. Applications close at midday on Thursday, 18 September 2025.

Base pay range

$95,782.00/yr - $114,938.00/yr. PSCA, Level 4 or 5, $95,782 - $100,526 or $105,167 - $114,938 p.a. plus 12% Superannuation.

Responsibilities

• Development and implementation of a strategic approach to management of environmental plant pests and diseases.
• Preparation and delivery of correspondence, reports, briefings, training, management and communications plans for internal and external stakeholders.
• Analysis and interpretation of data to inform advice, support and recommendations.
• Development of projects, policy, guidelines and procedures.
• Increase understanding of plant pest and disease threats and their management.

Selection Criteria

Applicants should address the following four (4) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than three (3) pages in total.

• Knowledge and experience (Level 4) or sound knowledge and considerable experience (Level 5) in the management of plant pests and diseases for biodiversity conservation outcomes, or equivalent experience in an allied field.
• Evidence of well developed (Level 4) or sound (Level 5) interpersonal and oral communication skills and experience in effectively liaising and negotiating with senior internal and external stakeholders, preferably across a government agency.
• Well-developed (Level 4) or sound (Level 5) oral and written communications skills, including demonstrated experience in report writing using word processing, spreadsheet and/or database and presenting results to others using PowerPoint software.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake project work with limited direction and strong project management skills.

About Us and Benefits

DBCA is one of Western Australia's largest state government agencies, providing exciting and challenging career opportunities in biodiversity conservation and park and natural resource management. The department offers incentives including:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• 12% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options.
• 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading paid as additional pay every December.
• 3 days additional public sector holidays each year.
• Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
• Access to study, bereavement, foster caring and parental leave.
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your family, including psychology and counselling services.
• An annual National Park Entry Pass.
• Well-established learning and development programs.
• Free staff parking.

How to apply

All applications are to be submitted online. Select "Apply for job" and follow the instructions; you will need to provide a:

• a covering letter.
• a statement addressing the above requested criteria (in no more than three (3) pages).
• current CV, including the details of two referees with one being a recent or current manager/supervisor.

For further job-related information, contact Kylie Ireland on For information about the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, visit

We have a detailed Job Application Kit to provide information about us, the value of the department and practical guidance on the process. Please ensure you have saved your documents in MS Word (.docx) or PDF format and allow plenty of time to submit your application; late, emailed and proforma applications will not be accepted.

Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will need to possess or obtain a current Western Australian "C" class driver's licence.

Eligibility: To be eligible for permanent appointment, you must have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency. For contract employment, you must have a visa with entitlement to live and work in Australia for the term of the contract.

Substantive Equality Statement: DBCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in recruitment processes and in the workplace. Flexible working arrangements are promoted. If you require adjustments in the recruitment process, contact the Senior Recruitment Officer at or Aboriginal applicants may contact Jobs and Skills WA on

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Government Administration

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