Ranger (Marine) - Mayala Joint Management

Join to apply for the Ranger (Marine) - Mayala Joint Management role at Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.

Base pay range: $61,889.00/yr - $75,624.00/yr. RNPGA, Grade 1 or 2, with applicable loading, superannuation and allowances.

Position details: Permanent, full-time. Based in Broome. Applications close at midday on Monday, 8 September 2025.

Stretching from the Pilbara Region in the south to the Northern Territory border in the east, the Kimberley Region manages over 3,800,000 hectares of land and water. Visitor highlights include Purnululu, Windjana Gorge, Geikie Gorge and Tunnel Creek national parks, and world class marine-based experiences including Horizontal Falls and Montgomery Reef. The region has two major Work centres: Broome and Kununurra. We currently have an opportunity for a Ranger (Marine) - Mayala Joint Management to join our team. Under the immediate direction of the Senior Ranger (Marine) – Mayala Joint Management, this position:

• Participates as an alternate member of the Mayala Joint Management Body and liaises with Traditional Owner partners to facilitate cultural and operational management strategies.
• Assists in the management of the Mayala Marine Park within the Buccaneer Archipelago in the West Kimberley district in joint management with the Traditional Owners.
• Carries out programmed operational activities and field logistics for lands, waters, wildlife, cultural and natural resources under the department's control in the district.
• Carries out marine park patrols to raise public understanding of marine park values, regulations, compliance, management intervention, research and monitoring as directed.

Selection criteria: Applicants should address the following four criteria in no more than four pages in total.

• Ability to participate in (Grade 1) and implement (Grade 2) operational plans and works programs for visitor management and natural resource management with an emphasis on the marine environment.
• Good interpersonal skills with experience in patrol and enforcement activities, and liaison with the public, tourism operators, community groups, Indigenous groups, other government agencies and stakeholders.
• Knowledge (Grade 1) and experience (Grade 2) in vessel logistics, operation and skippering of vessels up to 12 metres, with Coxswain Grade 2 (NSCV Near Coastal) as a minimum certificate of competency; ability to work in confined spaces and remote areas for extended periods.
• Knowledge of and experience in Aboriginal culture and ability to work with Aboriginal people.

About DBCA: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer; DBCA encourages Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply. Flexible working arrangements are promoted.

Benefits include: Flexible working arrangements, superannuation, leave entitlements, allowances and development opportunities. Other benefits listed in the original description include staff entitlements, travel concessions, relocation and more.

How to apply: All applications are to be submitted online. Provide a covering letter, a statement addressing the criteria (no more than four pages), and a current CV with two referees (one being a recent manager).

For further information: contact Kevin Bancroft on 0429 360 102. More information about DBCA is available at https://www.dbca.wa.gov.au/.

Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will need to possess or obtain:

• A current Working with Children Check.
• A current National Police Check (not older than 6 months).
• A current Western Australian Class C drivers licence.

Eligibility for permanent appointment requires Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status. This process may be used to fill additional positions to create a diverse and competitive field.

Substantive Equality: DBCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diverse applicants. Reasonable adjustments are available in recruitment processes and in the workplace. For adjustments in recruitment, contact the Senior Recruitment Officer at 08 9219 9879 or recruitment@dbca.wa.gov.au. Aboriginal applicants may contact Jobs and Skills WA at 13 64 64.

Seniority level: Entry level. Employment type: Full-time. Job function: Other. Industry: Government Administration.

Note: This description reflects the information provided in the job advertisement and is subject to change.