Project Officer

Position No: DBCA3170561

Salary/Level: Level 4, $92,098 - $96,660 p.a. plus Superannuation

Tenure: 36 months Fixed-term, Full-time (with the possibility of extension)

Location: Geraldton or other location by negotiation, Western Australia

Under Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Aboriginality is a genuine requirement for this position with preference given to Nanda Aboriginal community members or applicants approved by the Nanda Aboriginal community.

We are currently seeking a Project Officer, hosted with DBCA, to work in partnership with Nanda Aboriginal Corporation.

This position offers training and learning opportunities for Aboriginal people with preference given to

Nanda Aboriginal community members or applicants approved by the Nanda Aboriginal community.

Under the general direction of the Joint Management Coordinator, this position:

• Supports directly the Nanda Aboriginal Corporation (NAC) to engage in joint management of the Nanda conservation estate with the department.
• Ensures meaningful stakeholder engagement for Nanda joint management by promoting a shared understanding on country and in the Nanda community, working within cultural intellectual property protocols and principles to develop strong communication tools and materials.
• Leads the planning and delivery of operations on country having regard for a respectful appreciation of cultural values and expectations as guided by the NAC.
• Enhances the development of the Nanda Ranger workforce through continued engagement with cultural programming and adaption of training, systems and resources.
• Contributes to Nanda joint management administration, governance and project management.

Day to day work for this role includes supporting Nanda joint management body (JMB) representatives to attend meetings and on-country trips (sometimes remote and / or overnight); coordinating and documenting JMB and working group meetings; communicating JMB outcomes to, and seeking input and feedback from NAC and the broader Nanda community; and providing administrative, logistical and operational support for Nanda Traditional Owners to lead and direct management of Nanda culture and heritage values on the conservation estate in partnership with DBCA.

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.

The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current Working with Children Check and a current and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.

Application Instructions:

To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:

• A covering letter.
• A written response addressing the five (5) requested criteria below (in no more than four (4) pages).
• A current CV, including the details of two referees with one being a recent or current manager/supervisor.

Selection Criteria

1. Evidence of well-developed oral communication and interpersonal skills and experience liaising with Traditional Owners; with a preference for someone with experience liaising in the context of joint management and / or Aboriginal involvement and development in the workforce.
2. Demonstrated ability and experience of working as part of a team, and independently and shows a high level of self-motivation and be able to work unsupervised in remote locations.
3. Demonstrated understanding of cultural heritage management; with a preference for someone with experience in or willingness to learn about biodiversity and recreation management in a conservation estate context.
4. Evidence of well-developed written skills, including the ability to use computer software to prepare concise and accurate reports, draft documents and correspondence.
5. Under Section 50d of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Aboriginality is a genuine requirement for this position with preference given to Nanda Aboriginal community members or applicants approved by the Nanda Aboriginal community.

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Closing date: Friday, 26 September 2025 at 12 noon AWST (2pm AEST). No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.