• Grade 3 or 4, $77,950 - $81,682 or $83,601 - $86,303 p.a. plus District Allowance, Air Conditioning Allowance, 25% No Fixed Hours Loading, plus 11.5% Superannuation.

The Midwest Region extends along the coast from Lancelin in the south to north of Carnarvon then inland past Meekatharra. The regional headquarters is in Geraldton. District offices are located at Geraldton, Jurien Bay and Denham, with District work centres at Gascoyne Junction, Mount Augustus, Yulga Jinna, Monkey Mia, Kalbarri, Cervantes and Lancelin.

The lands and waters we manage are varied and beautiful, from coastal cliffs, dunes and heath to rich marine communities to outback ranges and vast scrublands.

We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Ranger to join the Gascoyne District team.

Under the direction (Grade 3) or general direction (Grade 4) of the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the overall management and leadership of the Yulga Jinna work centre in the Gascoyne District, including:

• Developing, organising and implementing works programs, projects and activities across jointly managed parks in the district and facilitating the involvement of Jidi Jidi Aboriginal Rangers and Rangers Assistants in park management.
• Ensuring that all programs, projects and activities are developed in consultation with District Parks and Visitor Services, Nature Conservation and Joint Management leaderships teams.
• Supervising work centre staff and contractors, organising and mentoring Aboriginal Rangers, Rangers Assistants with a focus on the Gulali National Park (Collier Range National Park) and the Jilgu (proposed) National Park (Ex-Waldburg Station).
• Assuming a leadership role for compliance and enforcement issues in the area.
• Organising and implementing works programs, relating to conservation and conservation reserve management.

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.

Selection Criteria 

1. Experience (Grade 3) or considerable experience (Grade 4) in leading, supervising and managing teams, empowering individuals to work with confidence, encouraging a strong teamwork culture and working independently to deliver agreed outcomes and priorities within a Traditional Owner Joint Management environment.
2. Evidence of well-developed (Grade 3) or excellent (Grade 4) oral and interpersonal skills and considerable experience in building and maintaining networks; liaising with the public, commercial tourism operators, community groups, special interest groups (including indigenous groups) and other stakeholders; and in patrol and enforcement procedures.
3. Ability and willingness to work with Traditional Owners to deliver native title aspirations and goals through Joint Management, cooperation or collaborative arrangements.
4. Experience and knowledge (Grade 3) or considerable experience and knowledge (Grade 4) of implementing operational plans and works programs including budget management, associated with visitor management and natural resource management, having regard to the threatening processes affecting native flora and fauna and experience with infrastructure development and maintenance.