Senior Environmental Officer

Conservation and Ecosystem Management Division Senior Environmental Officer DBCA PSCA, Specified Calling Level 2, $112,266 - $123,008 plus 12% Superannuation

Join us in our mission to promote biodiversity, conserve our valuable ecosystems, and provide engaging attractions that connect people with nature.

THIS IS A FIXED-TERM (UNTIL 30 OCTOBER 2026), FULL-TIME POSITION

WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION OR PERMANENCY

THIS POSITION IS BASED IN KENSINGTON

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT

MIDDAY ON WEDNESDAY, 3 SEPTEMBER 2025

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 Riverpark and the handling of development proposals affecting it.

We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Environmental Officer to join our team.

At an experienced professional level and under general direction, this role supports the delivery and strategic development of the Riverbank Program and associated funding schemes. It involves project management with foreshore land managers, providing technical guidance, contract management, and maintaining asset management systems to support informed decision-making. The position also engages with government and community stakeholders, offering expert advice and contributing to reports and working groups.

The role supports broader environmental management initiatives of the Swan Canning Waterways Branch, aligned with the Swan Canning River Protection Strategy.

At the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA), we have adopted a set of core behaviours and mindsets to guide our work and interactions. In this role, you will help drive positive change.

Selection Criteria

Applicants should address the following four (4) essential criteria, in no more than four (4) pages total:

• A tertiary degree qualification relevant to natural science or an approved equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including resource allocation, contract management, and delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build stakeholder relationships, resolve conflicts, and lead negotiations.
• High-level written communication, conceptual, and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex information, prepare clear responses, and develop practical solutions.

About Us

DBCA, one of Western Australia's largest state government agencies, offers exciting careers in biodiversity conservation and natural resource management. We employ professionals with expertise in science, policy, land and marine management, visitor services, research, and education.

For more information about our work and recruitment process, please visit our website.

Benefits of Working with Us

In addition to a competitive salary and opportunities to contribute to environmental initiatives, our department offers:

• Flexible working arrangements
• 12% superannuation with full employer contribution and salary packaging options
• Four weeks of annual leave with additional pay in December
• Three additional public holidays each year
• Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff
• Access to various leave options including study, bereavement, foster caring, and parental leave
• Employee assistance program (EAP) including psychological and counselling services
• Annual National Park Entry Pass
• Learning and development programs
• Free staff parking