Senior Ranger (Marine)

THIS IS A PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITION

THIS POSITION IS BASED IN ESPERANCE INITIALLY, EUCLA ONCE HOUSING/WORKCENTRE COMPLETE

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON MONDAY, 22 JUNE 2026

The South Coast Region extends 1,200 km from Denmark to Eucla at the South Australian border and includes 14 national parks and 150 nature reserves covering 2.5 million hectares plus 7 million hectares of unallocated Crown land (UCL). National parks include Torndirrup, Porongurup, Stirling Range, Fitzgerald River, West Cape Howe, Gull Rock, Waychinicup, Stokes, Cape Le Grand, Cape Arid and Eucla.

We are currently seeking a Senior Ranger (Marine) to join our new marine team who will be responsible for leading a small team of Aboriginal Rangers to implement 3 of the 4 management plans that make up the South Coast Marine Parks.

Under the direction of the Marine Park Coordinator, this position leads Marine Conservation and Coastal Reserves programmed operational activities in the Esperance district, including:

• The delivery of the annual marine and coastal works program consistent with the Marine Park Management Plan mainly for the Mirning Marine Park, as well as for Western Bight Marine Park and Wudjari Marine Park when required, in the Esperance District.
  
  
• Cultural heritage monitoring in partnership with Mirning Peoples and the Western Australian Mirning People Aboriginal Corporation (WAMPAC).
  
  
• Supervision and career development of the Aboriginal Ranger team.
  
  
• Undertaking compliance patrols and maintaining departmental equipment, infrastructure and vessels.
  
  
• Assisting with developing and delivering community education and interpretive works programs.

At the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (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.

Selection Criteria

Applicants should address the following five (5) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than four (4) pages in total.

1. Evidence of well-developed oral and interpersonal skills and experience in developing and maintaining positive relationships with Traditional Owners, commercial operators, licensees, key stakeholders, community groups and the general public, and have the ability to be involved in patrol and enforcement activities.
   
   
2. Experience in leading, supervising and managing teams preferably including Aboriginal employees, empowering individuals to work with confidence both in teams and independently to deliver agreed outcomes and priorities.
   
   
3. Experience and knowledge of implementing operational plans and works programs associated with marine, island and coastal management.
   
   
4. Knowledge of and experience in the maintenance and operation of vessels requiring a Coxswain Grade 1 (NC) as a minimum certificate of competency, with a preference for a Master
5. Appreciation of Aboriginal Cultural values for managing Land and Sea Country.

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.

For more information on what we do, our recruitment process, and why working at DBCA is an attractive proposition, please visit our website.

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:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• 12% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options.
• 1 day additional public sector holidays each year.
• Ranger leave entitlements.
• Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
• Access to study, bereavement, foster caring and parental 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.

How to apply: 

All applications are to be submitted online. Select 'Apply for job', located at either the top or the bottom of the screen, and follow the instructions; you will need to provide a:

• a covering letter.
• a statement addressing the above requested criteria (in no more than four (4) pages.
• current CV, including the details of two referees with one being a recent or current manager/supervisor.

For further job-related information: contact Jodie Savage on 0439 109 946 or for further information about the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, visit https://www.dbca.wa.gov.au/.

We have a detailed Job Application Kit to provide information about us, the value of the department and practical guidance on the process for you. Please ensure you have saved your documents in MS Word (.docx files only) or PDF format and have allowed plenty of time to submit your application, as late, emailed and proforma applications will not be accepted.

Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will need to possess or obtain:

• A current (issue date not older than 6 months) and satisfactory National Police Check.
• A current Western Australian "C" class drivers licence.

For the full role description, detailed responsibilities and a full list of selection criteria, please refer to the Job Description link below. The documents linked to this advertisement are available in alternative formats upon request.

Eligibility: To be eligible for permanent appointment, it is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status. 

A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.

Substantive Equality Statement

DBCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. The Department also promotes flexible working arrangements.

As part of our strategy to increase the diversity of our workforce, Aboriginality is preferred for this position (refer Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA), as amended).

Applicants with a disability who require adjustments in the recruitment process, including an alternative to applying online, can contact the Senior Recruitment Officer on (08) 9219 9879 or [email protected]. Do not send job applications to this email; they will not be accepted.

If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

Similar appointments may be made from this process in locations throughout Western Australia within a 12-month period to positions that may be permanent or contract, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.