Biodiversity Conservation OfficerORSenior Biodiversity Conservation Officer Pool

Pool Ref. No: PA2517BCO

Salary/Level: Specified Calling Level 2 or 3, $107,948 - $118,277 or $124,241 - $136,981 p.a. plus Superannuation

Tenure: Fixed-term, Full-time or Part-time

Location: Kensington, Western Australia

The Species and Communities Program coordinates the listing, management and recovery of threatened species, ecological communities and wetlands. The program provides policy, strategic and technical advice on fauna, flora, ecological community and wetland conservation, and manages projects for the promotion of conservation on land not managed by the department.

We are seeking to establish a pool of suitable applicants in the role of Biodiversity Conservation Officer or Senior Biodiversity Conservation Officer.

At an experienced level (SC Level 2) or senior professional level (SC Level 3):

This position contributes to the conservation and management of conservation significant species and ecological communities through expert advice, assessments under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016, policy development, written reports, and input to other processes as they arise.

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 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 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. High level expertise (SC Level 3) or experience and expertise (SC Level 2) in the field of biodiversity conservation related to threatened species and ecological communities, including knowledge of and experience in biodiversity conservation legislation and policy (SC Level 3).
2. Well-developed (SC Level 3) or demonstrated (SC Level 2) ability to source and synthesise complex scientific information for use in environmental impact assessment to inform decision making.
3. High level experience (SC Level 3) or proven ability (SC Level 2) in preparation of reports, submissions and correspondence to a high level.
4. Well-developed (SC Level 3) or strong (SC Level 2) verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate and negotiate with a broad range of stakeholders.
5. Experience and expertise in supervision, guidance and mentoring of other staff in a team environment (SC Level 3) or ability to work effectively in a team environment to achieve common goals (SC Level 2).

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 Catherine Bourke on

Closing date: Tuesday, 10 June 2025 at 12 noon AWST (2pm AEST). No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.