National Parks in the South West Region include Yalgorup, Wellington, Greater Preston, Wiltshire-Butler, Dalgarup, Forest Grove, Blackwood River, Wooditjup, Yelverton, Whicher, Leeuwin-Naturaliste, Scott River, Hilliger and Tuart Forest. The Ngari Capes Marine Park stretches along the west coast from Geographe Bay in the north to Flinders Bay near Augusta in the south.

The South West Region’s key service deliverables include nature conservation, parks and visitor services, sustainable forest management, fire management, and land-use planning. The region’s headquarters is based in Bunbury.

Services are also delivered via the Blackwood District, located at Busselton with work centres at Margaret River, Nannup and Kirup, and the Wellington District, located at Collie with a smaller work centre at Harvey.

We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Ranger to join our Blackwood District team.

Under the direction of the Senior Ranger (Grade 4), this position:

• Manages the day to day works programs and day to day operations within the National Parks, Conservation Parks and other recreation precincts in the Blackwood district with particular reference to the northern half of the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park and adjacent reserves.
• Assists with the management of other lands and waters managed by the department within the district.

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 and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.