Geraldton boasts a beautiful coastline, a great climate and lifestyle and all of the amenities of a regional city centre. It is an ideal base for exploring the many spectacular natural and cultural features of the Midwest Region of Western Australia.

We currently have an opportunity for a Conservation Employee - Supervisor or Crew Leader to join our team.

Under the direction of the Senior Works Coordinator, this position:

• Supervises and leads 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.
• Provides specialist construction advice, quality control/assurance, planning to implement construction and maintenance works in the Murchison District/Midwest Region.
• Develops, plans, organises, and implements on ground conservation and PVS projects throughout the Murchison District.
• Undertakes an active role in incident and fire management activities.
• Supports identification of training needs for employees to ensure safe and effective works.

At the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (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 and a current Western Australian “C” class drivers licence prior to commencement.