Project Officer

PSCA, Level 4, $92,098 - $96,660 p.a. plus 12% Superannuation

Under Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 , Aboriginality is a genuine requirement for this position with preference given to Nanda Aboriginal community members or applicants approved by the Nanda Aboriginal community.

THIS IS A 36-MONTH FIXED-TERM, FULL-TIME POSITION

(WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION)

THIS POSITION IS BASED IN GERALDTON OR OTHER LOCATION BY NEGOTIATION

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT

MIDDAY ON FRIDAY, 26 SEPTEMBER 2025

We are currently seeking a Project Officer, hosted with DBCA to work in partnership with Nanda Aboriginal Corporation.

This position offers training and learning opportunities for Aboriginal people with preference given to Nanda Aboriginal community members or applicants approved by the Nanda Aboriginal community.

Under the general direction of the Joint Management Coordinator, this position:

• Supports directly the Nanda Aboriginal Corporation (NAC) to engage in joint management of the Nanda conservation estate with the department.
• Ensures meaningful stakeholder engagement for Nanda joint management by promoting a shared understanding on country and in the Nanda community, working within cultural intellectual property protocols and principles to develop strong communication tools and materials.
• Leads the planning and delivery of operations on country having regard for a respectful appreciation of cultural values and expectations as guided by the NAC.
• Enhances the development of the Nanda Ranger workforce through continued engagement with cultural programming and adaption of training, systems and resources.
• Contributes to Nanda joint management administration, governance and project management.
  
  

At 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.

Day to day work for this role includes supporting Nanda joint management body (JMB) representatives to attend meetings and on-country trips (sometimes remote and / or overnight); coordinating and documenting JMB and working group meetings; communicating JMB outcomes to, and seeking input and feedback from NAC and the broader Nanda community; and providing administrative, logistical and operational support for Nanda Traditional Owners to lead and direct management of Nanda culture and heritage values on the conservation estate in partnership with DBCA.

Selection Criteria

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

• Evidence of well-developed oral communication and interpersonal skills and experience liaising with Traditional Owners; with a preference for someone with experience liaising in the context of joint management and / or Aboriginal involvement and development in the workforce.
• Demonstrated ability and experience of working as part of a team, and independently and shows a high level of self-motivation and be able to work unsupervised in remote locations.
• Demonstrated understanding of cultural heritage management; with a preference for someone with experience in or willingness to learn about biodiversity and recreation management in a conservation estate context.
• Evidence of well-developed written skills, including the ability to use computer software to prepare concise and accurate reports, draft documents and correspondence.
• Under Section 50d of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 , Aboriginality is a genuine requirement for this position with preference given to Nanda Aboriginal community members or applicants approved by the Nanda Aboriginal community.
  
  

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.
• Four (4) weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading paid as additional pay every December.
• District Allowance.
• Three (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 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.
• Free staff parking.
  
  

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 Karina Gray on 0417 107 218 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.

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.
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