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 Carnarvon, 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 are currently seeking a Conservation Employee - Supervisor or Crew Leader (Minangu) to join the Murchison District team.

Under the direction of the Senior Works Coordinator, you will:

• Supervise and lead Minangu Aboriginal Rangers, Conservation Employees and contractors in a range of activities related to the department’s works programs including asset maintenance, fire management, conservation, parks and visitor services (PVS) and joint management including remote and overnight work.
• Provide specialist construction advice, quality control / assurance, planning to implement construction and maintenance works in the Murchison District / Midwest Region.
• Develop, plan, organise, and implement on ground conservation and PVS projects throughout the Murchison District.
• Undertake an active role in incident and fire management activities.
• Support identification of training needs for employees to ensure safe and effective works.

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.

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.
• 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.
• Relocation and other allowances, as relevant.
• Free staff parking.

Selection Criteria 

1. Ability to supervise and coach others (AWU L3) or demonstrated ability to lead and supervise others (AWU L4) in a range of work programs, identify training needs, conduct training as appropriate, and promote an environment of continuous learning; with a preference for someone with experience working with Aboriginal people and / or an awareness of Aboriginal culture.
2. Ability to plan and implement works programs in an efficient manner, organise resources, determine day to day priorities and ensure best practice quality control measures are achieved. (AWU L3)
          OR
   Sound knowledge and experience in undertaking projects and works programs to ensure they are planned and implemented in an efficient manner, which includes an ability to determine and set priorities, organise resources and ensure best practice and quality control measures are implemented. (AWU L4)
3. Experience in the construction and maintenance of infrastructure relevant to the department. (AWU L4) (Desirable at AWU L3)