Senior Ranger (Marine)

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is hiring a Senior Ranger (Marine) in Esperance, WA. This permanent, full-time role involves leading marine conservation activities, supervising a team, and conducting compliance patrols. Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills, experience in team management, and knowledge of marine management. The position offers a salary of $77,950 - $81,682 plus 11.5% superannuation and flexible working arrangements.
RNPGA, Grade 3, $77,950 - $81,682 p.a. plus 11.5% Superannuation

Join us in our mission to promote biodiversity, conserve our valuable ecosystems, and provide engaging attractions that connect people with nature.

THIS IS A PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITION

THIS POSITION IS BASED IN ESPERANCE

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT

MIDDAY ON THURSDAY, 19 JUNE 2025

Esperance is a beautiful coastal town with the most stunning coastal scenery with white beaches and turquoise waters. Esperance is a popular town for tourism and abounds in natural attractions including several National Parks in the region.

We are currently seeking a Senior Ranger (Marine) to join our team.

Under the direction of the Marine Park Coordinator:

Senior Ranger (Marine) leads Marine Conservation Reserves and island reserves programmed operational activities in the Esperance district, including:
• the delivery of the annual marine works program consistent with the Marine Park Management Plan for the Wudjari Marine Park, Mirning Marine Park and Western Bight Marine Park in the Esperance district.
• supervision and career development of the marine ranger team.
• undertaking compliance patrols and maintaining and skippering departmental vessels and equipment; and
• assisting with developing and delivering education and interpretive works programs.

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.

Selection Criteria

Applicants should address the following four (4) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than four (4) pages in total.
• 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.
• Experience in leading, supervising and managing teams, empowering individuals to work with confidence both in teams and independently to deliver agreed outcomes and priorities.
• Experience and knowledge of implementing operational plans and works programs associated with marine, island and coastal management.
• 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

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.
• 11.5% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options.
• District Allowance.
• 1 day additional public sector holiday 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 Kirsty Alexander on 0458 523 132 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 Working with Children Check.
• 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.

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 recruitment@dbca.wa.gov.au . Do not send job applications to this email; they will not be accepted.

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.