Recreation Officer

3 days ago

Kensington Park, South Australia Department of Biodiversity Conservation And Attractions Full time $83,114 - $96,460 per year

Position No: DBCA3030867

Salary/Level: Level 3 or 4, $83,114 - $89,226 or $92,098 - $96,660 p.a. plus Superannuation

Tenure: 12 months, Full-time (possible extension or permanency)

Location: Kensington, Western Australia

Parks and Visitor Services (PVS) Division staff work collaboratively with other departmental staff, Traditional Owners and the community and to deliver parks and visitor services for the Parks and Wildlife Service ensuring the nature of Western Australia is conserved for its intrinsic values to enrich people's lives.

We are currently seeking a Recreation Officer to join our team in the Recreation and Trails Unit.

Under the direction (Level 3) or general direction (Level 4) of the Recreation and Trails Unit Coordinator, the Recreation Officer will assist in the coordination and management of recreation activities on Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) managed lands and waters, including:

  • Development, implementation and review of recreation activity management guidelines in consultation with both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Planning and development of recreational site assets, such as trails, supporting infrastructure and signage.
  • Evaluation, review and development of recreation related policy.
  • Provide advice on the management of recreation-based events undertaken on DBCA managed lands and waters.

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 demonstrate Personal Leadership to help drive positive change.

Application Instructions:

To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:

  • A covering letter.
  • A written response addressing the five (5) requested criteria below (in no more than three (3) pages).
  • A current CV, including the details of two referees with one being a recent or current manager/supervisor.

Selection Criteria

  1. Demonstrated experience (Level 4) or experience (Level 3) in sustainable outdoor recreation management in natural areas.
  2. Demonstrated experience (Level 4) or experience (Level 3) in project, contract and financial management.
  3. Considerable (Level 4) or good (Level 3) interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with internal and external stakeholders; including; other government agencies, community and indigenous people.
  4. Demonstrated ability to work independently (Level 4) or with some supervision (Level 3) and as part of a team.
  5. Well-developed computer literacy skills (word processing, spreadsheets, databases and GIS systems).

Please click "Apply" and you will be redirected to the WA Government Jobs Board website at where you can submit your application online.

For further information on the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, please visit

For further job-related information, please contact Stephen King on

Closing date: Monday, 9 June 2025 at 12 noon AWST (2pm AEST). No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.

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