Operations Officer

PSCA, Level 4, $95,782 - $100,526 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 COLLIE OR HARVEY
**APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT

MIDDAY ON FRIDAY, 19 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 an Operations Officer to join our Wellington District team.

Under the general direction of the District Parks and Visitor Services Coordinator, this position:

• Plans, coordinates and implements the Parks and Visitor Services (PVS) works program including capital projects and capital maintenance programs associated with the expansion of Wellington National Park within the Wellington District
• Assists with the preparation of capital budgets and the monitoring and control of capital expenditure within the Wellington District.
• Undertakes an active role in prescribed burning and bushfire suppression operations.
• Responsible for updating and maintaining the district Visitor Risk Management program and databases.

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 four (4) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than four (4) pages in total.

• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in the operational implementation of works programs associated with natural land management or a closely related field or technical area.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in leading and managing teams, showing a high level of self-motivation and skills in organising and implementing works programs, scheduling work, setting and reviewing goals and controlling and reviewing progress, including experience with contractors and volunteers.
• Evidence of well-developed interpersonal skills and experience in effective liaison with external organisations, including local authorities, private companies, other government agencies, stakeholders (including Aboriginals) and community interest groups and evidence of openness and honesty in all dealings including supervisors, work colleagues, customers and the general public.
• Demonstrated experience in project management, contract management, budget preparation, control and expenditure of allocated work projects. Evidence of ability to show a conscientious approach to all issues and consistency in meeting project deadlines.

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.
• 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
Nick Evans
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. To be eligible for contract employment, it is essential to have a visa with entitlement to live and work in Australia for the term of the contract.

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.