This is a fixed term until 30 June 2026, full-time position (with the possibility of extension or permanency).

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 work centres: 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 to join our team in the West Kimberley District.

Under the direction of the Yawuru Parks Coordinator, you will be responsible for leading works programs and day to day operations within the Yawuru Conservation Parks, including preparing and implementing works plans and operational rosters; project work and day to day coordination of park maintenance requirements; and visitor management and coordination of staff, volunteers and external work crews.

In addition, you will assist with the management of other lands and waters within the West Kimberley District, 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.

About Us

DBCA, one of Western Australia's largest state government agencies, providing 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.
• 5 days North West Leave per year.
• Air Conditioning Allowance.
• 1 day 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.

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 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 harmonious work environment.
2. Evidence of well-developed oral and interpersonal skills and 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. 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 in coastal and marine environments.