The Environment Officer assists in developing and implementing conservation programs and projects and provides advice and support to the Conservation Manager. The role undertakes activities including conservation of and the protection and restoration of the reserves natural marine and terrestrial environment and its species to meet statutory and strategic goals defined in management plans, strategies and annual business plans.

The Environment Officer plays a key role in the development, review and reporting of the Rottnest Islands Conservation Management Strategies and the implementation of the associated research, monitoring and operational programs.

About Us

We are a statutory authority of the Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions (DBCA), one of Western Australia's largest state government agencies, provides 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.

In additional to the attractive salary and opportunities to contribute to biodiversity and environmental conservation initiatives, the department offers incentives including:

Benefits of working with us

The department offers a broad range of benefits with some listed here:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• 11.5% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options.
• Annual leave to be adjusted based on the position, e.g. 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 parenting leave.
• A confidential employee assistant program (EAP) for you and your family, including psychology and counselling services.
• Well-established learning and development programs. 

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.

Selection Criteria 

1. Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills including good influencing skills and ability to liaise effectively with diverse stakeholders. 
2. Considerable understanding of, and experience in, the preparation and delivery of operational conservation management programs with a focus on biodiversity conservation, biodiversity monitoring and natural resource management outcomes. 
3. Proven ability to manage small projects including scoping, budget, and reporting, to deliver planned outputs within budget and timeframe. 
4. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams including supervising and supporting team members to achieve results.