Conservation Employee

Pool ref No: PA2520CE

Salary/Level: Level 2, $56,193 - $64,185 p.a. plus Superannuation

Tenure: Seasonal, Full-time

Location: Manjimup, Pemberton or Northcliffe, Western Australia

The Warren Region is home to the well-known D'Entrecasteaux and Walpole Nornalup national parks as well as the recently created Walpole Wilderness area and Walpole Nornalup Inlets Marine Park. Many other parks and reserves as well as significant areas of State forest make up the majority of the land that we manage. The landscape of the region include a diversity of coastal heath, tall karri forests to open jarrah and wandoo woodlands to the remnant Tingle forest. The region has an average annual rainfall range of 1,450 mm to 550 mm within which is embedded wetlands of international and national significance, pristine estuaries and wild rivers.

Our key service deliverables are nature conservation, parks and visitor services, sustainable forest management, and fire management.

We are currently seeking to establish a pool of Seasonal Conservation Employees.

Operating under direct supervision, the Conservation Employee:

Participates in a range of activities relating to conservation, parks and wildlife work within the department including prescribed burning, bushfire suppression and control, fauna and flora protection, construction and maintenance of infrastructure, support of tourism and recreational activities and the operation of associated machinery.

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 using the following criteria as a guide to express their interest in being considered for selection for interview (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. Ability to participate in on-ground and field-based activities related to the maintenance and construction of recreation sites and visitor facilities, flora and fauna protection and fire suppression and control with a preference for someone who has an interest or experience in recreation and nature conservation management.
2. Understanding and commitment to work, health and safety procedures and principles; be willing to wear prescribed safety equipment and work safely with certified chemicals.
3. Physically fit for "on the ground" operational fire work and be able to pass the departmental fire fitness test.
4. Be available for fire service consistent with the AWU (WA Public Sector) Award 1992 and any prevailing industrial agreements; plus, ongoing willingness and ability to participate in fire management activities that contribute to bushfire suppression and prescribed burning operations commensurate with capability, training and level of experience.
5. Willingness and ability to work away from home, often for extended periods and in remote locations and be available for weekend work and irregular hours of work.
6. Demonstrated literacy and numeracy skills including the ability to read and understand maps, and follow relevant guidelines, procedures, sections of Acts, policies and procedures in the work environment.
7. Ability to liaise and interact in a positive manner, good communication and interpersonal skills and able to work effectively in a team and with limited supervision when required.
8. Understanding of equity and diversity principles and practices.
9. Experience in machine operations and or safe operation of chainsaws, brush cutters and common power tools. (Desirable)
10. Fire-fighting experience and certification. (Desirable)
11. Current 'C' Class Driver's Licence (Essential) or Current 'MR' or 'HR' Class Driver's Licence. (Desirable)
12. Possess other skills or qualifications related to the position e.g. 1080 baiting certificate, firearms, animal trapping, accredited faller, first aid certificate, and common trade skills. (Desirable)

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 David Meehan on

Closing date: Friday, 18 July 2025 at 12 noon AWST (2pm AEST). No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.