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This range is provided by Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$77,950.00/yr - $81,682.00/yr

RNPGA, Grade 3, $77,950 - $81,682 p.a. plus 25% No Fixed Hours Loading, Additional Allowances and Leave Benefits, 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 PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITION

THIS POSITION IS BASED IN BROOME

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT

MIDDAY ON THURSDAY, 14 AUGUST 2025

Work where lifestyle meets opportunity—in beautiful Broome.

Enjoy exceptional remuneration with a District Allowance of up to $9,000 for a single person or $18,000 for couples, an additional 25% No Fixed Hours allowance, and up to 7 weeks of leave annually. Whether you're seeking adventure, community, or career growth, Broome offers a unique chance to thrive professionally while living in one of Australia's most stunning coastal towns.

We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Ranger (Marine) - Bardi Jawi Joint Management to join our team in the West Kimberley District.

Under the direction of the Buccaneer Archipelago Parks Coordinator, this position manages the Bardi Jawi Gaarra Marine Park in the West Kimberley District in joint management with the traditional owners through:

• Participation as a representative member of the Bardi Jawi Gaarra Joint Management Body and liaises directly with Traditional Owner partners to facilitate cultural and operational management strategies.
• Supervision, works programming and career development of marine ranger team, aboriginal trainee marine rangers and/or fee for service rangers from Bardi Jawi Niimidiman Aboriginal Corporation.
• Development and delivery of the annual Bardi Jawi Gaarra Marine Park's works program for parks and visitor services (PVS) and conservation, in accordance with departmental guidelines, policies, joint management agreements, management plans and budgeting requirements.
• Undertaking marine park patrols and maintaining and skippering departmental vessels and equipment.
  
  

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.

Selection Criteria

Applicants should address the following five (5) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than four (4) pages in total.

• Experience in leading, supervising and managing teams (including Aboriginal staff), empowering individuals to work with confidence both in teams and independently to deliver agreed outcomes and priorities.
• Evidence of well-developed oral and interpersonal skills and experience in liaising with traditional owners regarding joint management interest and activities including Aboriginal involvement in the workforce and have the ability to be involved in patrol and enforcement activities.
• Experience and knowledge of implementing operational plans and works programs associated with marine, island and coastal management, preferably in the Kimberley region.
• Knowledge of and experience in the maintenance and operation of vessels requiring a Coxswain Grade 1 (NC) as a minimum certificate of competency, with a preference for someone with Master
• Knowledge of and experience in Aboriginal culture and evidence of ability to understand and work with Aboriginal people.
  
  

About Us

DBCA, one of Western Australia's largest state government agencies, providing exciting and challenging career opportunities in biodiversity conservation and park and natural resource management. We employ people with world-class scientific, policy, land and marine management, visitor services, research and educational skills.

For more information on what we do, our recruitment process, and why working at DBCA is an attractive proposition, please visit our website .

Benefits Of Working With Us

In addition to the attractive salary and opportunities to contribute to biodiversity and environmental conservation initiatives, the department offers incentives including:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• 12% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options.
• 5 days North West Leave per year.
• District Allowance.
• 1 day additional public sector holidays each year
• Ranger leave entitlements.
• Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
• Access to study, bereavement, foster caring and parental leave.
• A confidential employee assistant program (EAP) for you and your family, including psychology and counselling services.
• An annual National Park Entry Pass.
• Well-established learning and development programs.
• Aircon subsidy
• Housing assistance
• Annual Leave Travel concession
  
  

How to apply:

All applications are to be submitted online. Select 'Apply for job', located at either the top or the bottom of the screen, and follow the instructions; you will need to provide a:

• a covering letter.
• a statement addressing the above requested criteria (in no more than four (4) pages.
• current CV, including the details of two referees with one being a recent or current manager/supervisor.
  
  

For further job-related information: contact Kevin Bancroft on 0429 360 102 or for further information about the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, visit https://www.dbca.wa.gov.au/ .

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

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

• A current Working with Children Check.
• A current (issue date not older than 6 months) and satisfactory National Police Check.
• A current Western Australian "C" class drivers licence.
  
  

For the full role description, detailed responsibilities and a full list of selection criteria, please refer to the Job Description link below. The documents linked to this advertisement are available in alternative formats upon request.

Eligibility: To be eligible for permanent appointment, it is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status.

A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.

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 for positions within our agency. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. The Department also promotes flexible working arrangements.

Applicants with a disability who require adjustments in the recruitment process, including an alternative to applying online, can contact the Senior Recruitment Officer on (08) 9219 9879 or recruitment@dbca.wa.gov.au . Do not send job applications to this email; they will not be accepted.

If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

Similar appointments may be made from this process in locations throughout Western Australia within a 12-month period to positions that may be permanent or contract, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

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• Employment typeFull-time

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