The Kimberley Region is a remote and complex landscape which is renowned for its natural beauty and cultural significance. The region offers many unique opportunities to explore and enjoy world class natural and cultural attractions as well as appreciate the wilderness values of the area.

We are currently seeking a Senior Ranger to join our team and play a key role in protecting one of Western Australia's most iconic landscapes. As a Senior Ranger, you'll lead park operations, coordinate conservation programs, and support cultural heritage management in collaboration with Bunuba Traditional Owners. This role involves supervising staff, maintaining visitor facilities, delivering interpretive programs, and ensuring compliance with environmental and safety standards. If you're passionate about biodiversity, visitor experience, and working in a remote, stunning environment, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the Senior Rager is:

• Responsible for works programs and day to day operations within the West Kimberley District National Parks, with a particular focus on Bunuba Parks including Miluwindi Conservation Park; Bandilngan (Windjana Gorge) National Park; Balili (Devonian Reef) Conservation Park; and Dimalurru (Tunnel Creek) National Park.

Benefits of working with us

In addition to the attractive salary and opportunities to contribute to biodiversity and environmental conservation initiatives, the department offers incentives including:

• District Allowance: $8,361 (single); $16,722 (double).
• 12% Superannuation, full employer contribution and generous salary packaging options.
• Five weeks Annual Leave (includes one-week Northwest Leave).
• 2 - 5 travel days when claiming Annual Leave Travel Concession (ALTC).
• Relocation Allowance for eligible applicant - up to the value of $10,000 for externally recruited applicants.
• Rental subsidy or Home Ownership Subsidy Scheme (subject to eligibility) - the average rate at which rent is subsidised is $1,100/ week = $57,000.
• Subsidised Electricity for eight months calculated on 1800kwh/month.
• Generous personal leave entitlements.
• Annual Travel Concession for you and your dependants after 12 months of service - the value is calculated quarterly and relates to the price of a fully flex return flight from Broome (example: $6,900 for couple and one child at July 2025 rate.
• Access to bereavement, foster caring, Travel (including sick travel), Union, Defence, Emergency Services, Cultural, Fire and Parenting Leave.
• A confidential employee assistant program (EAP) for you and your family, including psychology and counselling services.
• An annual National Park Entry Pass.
• Well-established learning and development programs.
• Corrective Lenses Subsidies.
• Free Flu Vaccinations.
• Allowances for a broad range of activities including but not limited to; camping allowance; as per relevant Award.

At DBCA, we have adopted Leadership Expectation 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 demonstrate Personal Leadership to help drive positive change.

The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current Working With Children Check, a current and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.