Stretching from the Pilbara Region in the south to the Northern Territory border in the east, the Kimberley Region manages over 3,800,000 hectares of land and water on behalf of the Western Australian community. Visitor highlights include Purnululu, Windjana Gorge, Geikie Gorge and Tunnel Creek national parks, as well as world class marine-based experiences including Horizontal Falls and Montgomery Reef.

The region has two major workcentres: one in Kununurra (East Kimberley District) and the other in Broome (West Kimberley District) which also accommodates the regional office.

We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Ranger (Marine) - Vessels Master to join our team in the West Kimberley District. Under the direction of the Regional Marine Operations Officer - Vessels, you will be responsible for an allocated departmental vessel's operations and maintenance for the Kimberley Region including:

• Patrolling the marine park for the purposes of raising public understanding of marine park values, compliance, management intervention, research and monitoring.
• Implementing marine and coastal annual works programs, including on country trips with Traditional Owners.
• Supervision of vessel crew.
• Assisting with the delivery of works programs in the field as required.

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 and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.

Selection Criteria 

1. Experience in leading and supervising a team, empowering individuals to work with confidence both in teams and independently, to deliver agreed outcomes and priorities.
2. Considerable knowledge of and broad experience in the operation of a vessel requiring a Master <24m (NC) and Marine Engine Drivers (MED) II (NC) qualifications, with a preference for experience in the Kimberley Region, and holding such a certificate as a minimum certificate of competency. 
3. Experience with maintaining large marine vessels including carrying out routine maintenance duties of marine equipment such as inboard diesel engines, outboards engines and auxiliary machinery.
4. Evidence of well-developed oral and interpersonal skills and experience in developing and maintaining positive relationships with Traditional Owners, commercial operators, licensees, key stakeholders, community groups and the general public, and have the ability to be involved in patrol and enforcement activities.
5. Experience and knowledge of implementing operational plans and works programs, with a preference for experience in marine, island and coastal management in the Kimberley Region.