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 Monkey Mia, Gascoyne Junction, Mount Augustus, Yulga Jinna Aboriginal Community, 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 general direction of the Operations Manager you will be responsible for the overall management and leadership of depots/work centres in the Mount Augustus and Burringurrah National Parks areas in the Gascoyne District, including:

• The development, organisation and implementation of works programs, projects and activities in Mount Augustus and Burringurrah National Parks in the Gascoyne District and facilitate the involvement of Burringurrah Aboriginal Rangers and Rangers Assistants in park management.
• Supervising depot/work centre staff and contractors and organises and mentors Aboriginal Rangers, and Rangers Assistants with a focus on the Mount Augustus and Burringurrah National Parks.
• Assuming a leadership role for compliance and enforcement issues in the area.
• Organising and implementing works programs, projects and day to day operations 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.

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.
• 6 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading paid as additional pay every December.
• 5 days North West Leave per year.
• District Allowance.
• 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.
• Subsidised Housing.
• Relocation and other allowances.

Selection Criteria

1. Considerable experience 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 excellent 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. Considerable experience and knowledge 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.