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 Broome which accommodates the regional office and West Kimberley District; the other in Kununurra (East Kimberley District).

We are currently seeking a Regional Leader Fire Management. Under the minimal direction of (Level 6) or reporting to (Level 7) the Regional Manager, the Regional Leader Fire Management is responsible for the co-ordination of the fire management program and activities within the region; including fire management planning, (prescribed fire and bushfire suppression), works programming, work standards and performance, liaison (including traditional owner engagement), environmental management, health and safety, and financial accountability.

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.

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 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.
• 5 days North West Leave per year. 
• District Allowance. 
• 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.
• A National Park Entry Pass.
• Well-established learning and development programs.
• Rental assistance program for employees recruited external to the Kimberley Region
• Relocation and other allowances.

To be successful for this position, you need to demonstrate your suitability against the following essential selection criteria: 

1. Substantial demonstrated understanding of, and experience in, (Level 6) or extensive demonstrated knowledge of, and experience in (Level 7) strategic fire planning and management, and its relationship to community protection, and biodiversity conservation with preference for someone with experience in fire management in northern Australia or savannah.
2. Evidence of high level interpersonal and oral communication skills, and considerable (Level 6) or extensive (Level 7) experience in effective liaison and negotiation with other internal and external parties/agencies, with evidence of having used conceptual and analytical skills to respond to and resolve complex and detailed issues (Level 6) or evidence of ability to think and act strategically, analyse, resolve and respond to complex and detailed issues and effectively communicate at a range of levels (Level 7).
3. Substantial (Level 6) or extensive (Level 7) demonstrated experience in managing and leading teams, with evidence of mentoring capabilities, and the management of training and staff development, safety and welfare.
4. Considerable experience and knowledge in management systems, including project management, finance and administration and preferably also, risk management.
5. Evidence of ability and/or willingness to work with Traditional Owners to deliver native title aspirations and goals through joint management, cooperation, or collaborative arrangements.