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Job Title


Conservation Operations Officer - Joint Management


Company : Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attra


Location : WA,


Created : 2026-02-02


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

PSCA, Level 3 or 4, $86,439 - $92,795 or $95,782 - $100,526 p.a. plus 12% Superannuation Join us in our mission to promote biodiversity, conserve our valuable ecosystems, and provide engaging attractions that connect people with nature. Position Details Position Type: Permanent, Full-TimeLocation: Kalgoorlie:UIControl: APPLICATION DEADLINE: Midday on Tuesday, 3 February 2026 Role Overview Goldfields Region manages 8.6 million hectares of conservation reserves including national parks, conservation parks, nature reserves, timber reserves, State forest and former pastoral leases (proposed reserves). Staff within the region work with traditional owners in many of these reserves to help protect the natural and cultural values of the area and to ensure customary activities and traditional practices are maintained. Goldfields Region is also responsible for fire preparedness, weeds and feral animal control on 40.3 million hectares of unallocated Crown land and unmanaged reserves. Kalgoorlie is the largest inland city in Western Australia, steeped with history and heritage. It remains a vibrant mining town and home to a young, family oriented and multicultural community. Kalgoorlie is a central hub for the arts, leisure and culture in regional WA. For more information about life in Kalgoorlie, visit We currently have an opportunity for a Conservation Operations Officer - Joint Management to join our team. Responsibilities akosha Participates in providing technical support to the conservation program in the Goldfields Region in relation to the threatened flora and fauna species and communities recovery programs associated with reserves under joint management. Plans and implements surveys and monitoring for threatened and Priority flora, fauna and ecological communities within reserves under joint management. Contributes to the development and ongoing maintenance of regional conservation information integrity. 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 demonstrate Personal Leadership to help drive positive change. Selection Criteria Easier Experience and knowledge (Level 3) or demonstrated knowledge of and experience of (Level 4) threatening processes, flora and fauna conservation and management, with a preference for someone with knowledge of Australian biodiversity. Experience (Level 3) or demonstrated experience (Level 4) in a broad range of flora, fauna and ecological community survey and monitoring techniques. Experience (Level 3) or demonstrated experience in collating and analysing data, managing datasets, and using computer skills for report writing, spreadsheets and creating databases, integrated with GIS applications for landscape mapping. Willing and able to undertake remote area field trips, possessing organisational skills relevant to undertaking field trips, plus ability to train and supervise groups of volunteers, staff and ranger groups in field situations. An ability and willingness to work closely with Traditional Owners to achieve desired goals through joint management, cooperation, or collaborative arrangements. Benefits Of Working With Us Flexible working arrangements. 12% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options. 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading paid as additional pay every December. District Allowance. 3 days additional public sector holidays each year. 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. Wellestablished learning and development programs. Application Process 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 statement addressing the above requested criteria (in no more than four (4) pages). A current CV, including the details of two referees with one being a recent or current manager/supervisor. For further job-related information: contact Zenab Azam on floss/* and for further information about the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, visit Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will need to possess or_APPLICATION_ obtain: A current Working with Children 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. 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 [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. #J-18808-Ljbffr