River Guardians Education 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 12-MONTH FIXED-TERM, FULL-TIME POSITION

(WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION)
THIS POSITION IS BASED IN KENSINGTON
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT

MIDDAY ON TUESDAY, 30 SEPTEMBER 2025**
Public Information and Corporate Affairs Branch delivers a range of services aimed at increasing peoples' appreciation, knowledge and enjoyment of WA's wildlife, parks and conservation areas. the branch's work includes media relations, communications, social media coordination and public safety information in support of department-managed incidents, such as bushfires.

We are currently seeking a River Guardians Education Officer to join our team.

This role works closely with the Senior Officer, Behaviour Change and Public Participation to help deliver a suite of community-facing environmental education and behaviour change programs related to the Swan Canning Riverpark and surrounding catchment. These programs include:

• River Guardians
• Dolphin Watch and Junior Dolphin Watch
• Reel it in, and
• RiverWise gardens.

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.

Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following three (3) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than three (3) pages in total.

• Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering curriculum linked environmental education and behaviour change programs for school children (Yr 1 to Yr 12), including associated materials.
• Demonstrated organisational skills including the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a community-facing setting.
• Demonstrated ability to build stakeholder and project partner relationships.

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 three (3) pages.
• current CV, including the details of two referees with one being a recent or current manager/supervisor.

For further job-related information:
contact
Jason Menzies (Senior Officer, Behaviour Change and Public Participation)
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 Working with Children Check.
• A current Western Australian "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. 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.