Carbon Farming Program Officer

PSCA, Level 6, $120,457 - $132,753 p.a. 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 PERTH OR

ALTERNATIVE LOCATIONS MAY BE CONSIDERED BY NEGOTIATION.
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT

MIDDAY ON WEDNESDAY, 1 OCTOBER 2025**
Staff in the Regional and Fire Management Services Division are directly responsible for implementing the department's responsibilities in national parks, nature reserves, marine parks, State forests and other lands and waters throughout the state. We are a regionally-based division that works with neighbours, volunteers, partners, individuals, organisations and communities. There are nine Parks and Wildlife Service regions throughout the State. The directorate of the division is located at Kensington.

We are currently seeking a Carbon Farming Program Officer to join our team.

Under the minimal direction of the Project Coordinator - Carbon Farming, this position:

• Undertakes the planning work required to establish carbon farming projects on lands and waters managed by the department.
• Assists with the development of policy associated with a new and emerging program across the whole of government.
• Facilitates the implementation of carbon farming projects, including oversight of feasibility studies, method determination and for ensuring regulatory and legislative compliance.
• Develops and implements auditing, monitoring and reporting programs for carbon farming projects to ensure they meet the requirements of the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Act 2011 and other agency and State directives.
• Liaises with internal and external stakeholders and organisations with carbon farming interests, including Traditional Owner partners, other government agencies and the private sector where required.

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.

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

• Considerable knowledge of, and experience working in natural land management, or business management or a closely related field, with a preference for someone who understands the issues involved in establishing carbon farming projects.
• Considerable experience in developing plans and policy, issues analysis and associated research and solution development, including a demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision to achieve outcomes in agreed timeframes.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and oral communication skills and considerable experience in liaising and negotiating successfully with a range of internal and external stakeholders to achieve specific outcomes.
• Evidence of highly developed written communication skills: including the ability to prepare timely reports and correspondence using word processing abilities to respond to a range of issues in a concise format.

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 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
Dave Tarrant
on

or for further information about the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, visit .

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 motor vehicle 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 or . 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

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.