Conservation Employee

Overview

Regional and Fire Management Services Division

Conservation Employee - Storeperson

DBCA3134318

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

THIS POSITION IS BASED IN COLLIE

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON WEDNESDAY, 24 SEPTEMBER 2025

National Parks and in the South West Region include Yalgorup, Wellington, Greater Preston, Wiltshire-Butler, Dalgarup, Forest Grove, Blackwood River, Wooditjup, Yelverton, Whicher, Leeuwin-Naturaliste, Scott River, Hilliger and Tuart Forest. The Ngari Capes Marine Park stretches along the west coast from Geographe Bay in the north to Flinders Bay near Augusta in the south.

The South West Region’s key service deliverables include nature conservation, parks and visitor services, sustainable forest management, fire management, and land-use planning. The region’s headquarters is based in Bunbury. Services are also delivered via the Blackwood District, located at Busselton with work centres at Margaret River, Nannup and Kirup, and the Wellington District, located at Collie with a smaller work centre at Harvey.

We currently have an opportunity for a Conservation Employee - Storeperson to join our team in the Wellington District.

Under the immediate direction of the Work Centre Coordinator, this position:

- Is responsible for the purchase and distribution of stores, equipment and services at Collie district office and liaises with Harvey work centre to ensure efficient stores supply and use, and high levels of stores organisation.
- Provides a store service from the Collie work centre as one of the repositories and deployment points for state facilities equipment during large bushfires and as a central repository for some Fire Management Services Branch equipment and supplies for South West Fire Units during the fire season.
- Ensures that the prescribed procedures for the management and control of stores and equipment are implemented and observed.
- Assists with the coordination of delivery, servicing and repair of the district light fleet.

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 demonstrate Personal Leadership to help drive positive change.

Selection Criteria

Applicants should submit a cover letter using the following criteria as a guide to express their interest in being considered for selection for interview.

- Demonstrated ability to manage consumable stock in a multi work centre environment.
- Ability to liaise with and negotiate with suppliers and contractors for the provision of goods and services.
- Ability to plan and implement work in an efficient manner, organise resources, determine day to day priorities and ensure best practice quality control measures are achieved.
- Good oral communications and interpersonal skills, and an ability to work with employees and contractors with limited supervision and work effectively in a team.
- Good writing skills including the ability to produce reports and programs and use of computer skills (including MS word and Excel) for the requirements of the job.
- Proven ability to undertake roles in prescribed burning, and incident and fire management activities. Ongoing willingness and ability to participate in fire management activities that contribute to bushfire suppression and prescribed burning operations commensurate with capability, capacity, training and level of experience.
- Willingness and ability to participate in development programs to acquire Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management.
- Understanding of work, health and safety, and equity and diversity principles and practices.
- Western Australian ‘MR’ and ‘C’ Class Driver’s licences.
- Knowledge of a light fleet management system.

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.
- 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 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.

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 using the above criteria as a guide to express your interest in being considered for selection for interview.
- current CV, including the details of two referees with one being a recent or current manager/supervisor.

For further job-related information:contact Brendan Ennis on 0427 367 464 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 (issue date not older than 6 months) and satisfactory National Police Check.
- A current Western Australian "MR" and "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)92199879 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.

Attachments: DBCA Job Application Form.docx, DBCA Job Application Kit.docx, Job Description Form DBCA3134318.pdf

Position Title Conservation Employee - Storeperson

Agency Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions

Location Collie, Western Australia

Unit/Division Regional and Fire Management Services Division

Branch South West Region

Work Type Permanent - Full Time

Position No. DBCA3134318

Closing Date 2025-09-24 12:00 PM

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