The UNESCO World Heritage listed Purnululu National Park is located within the East Kimberley region of Western Australia and is famous for the incomparable natural phenomenon that is the Bungle Bungle Range.

We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Ranger to join our team in the East Kimberley District.

Under the general direction of the Purnululu World Heritage Area Project Manager, you will be responsible for the works programs and day to day operations within the Purnululu National Park the overall day to day operational management of the visitor centre, liaison with stakeholders and coordination of volunteers and external crews. In addition, you will assist with other East Kimberley District National Parks, including maintenance and servicing of facilities, visitor control, and the delivery of conservation programs and parks and visitor services projects, where required.

This role will require remote living for extended periods of time.

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.

About Us

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 addition 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.
• 5 days North West Leave per year.
• District Allowance.
• 1 day additional public sector holidays each year .
• Ranger leave entitlements.
• 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.
• A National Park Entry Pass.
• Well-established learning and development programs.
• Housing - Purnululu National Park or Kununurra (negotiable).
• Relocation and other allowances including Annual Leave Travel Concession and Airconditioning allowance.

Selection Criteria

1. Considerable experience in leading, supervising and managing teams, empowering individuals to work with confidence both in teams and independently to deliver agreed outcomes and priorities, with particular emphasis on the development, management and supervision of land management projects.
2. Evidence of excellent oral and interpersonal skills and experience in building and maintaining networks; liaising with the public, commercial tourism operators, community groups, special interest groups, including Aboriginal people and other stakeholders; and in patrol and enforcement procedures.
3. Considerable experience and knowledge of implementing operational plans and works programs associated with visitor management and natural resource management, having regard to the threatening processes affecting native flora and fauna, rehabilitation techniques and the monitoring and control of pests and weeds.
4. Considerable experience in developing and participating in the delivery of, interpretative and educational programs.