Administration Officer

Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions; Shire Of Esperance; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Flexible working arrangements

4 weeks annual leave with loading

National Park Entry Pass

Staff parking

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) in Esperance is seeking an Administration Officer to provide administrative, financial and customer services support within the district. The role supports operational functions and requires strong computer skills and organisational capacity.

The position is permanent, full-time and based in Esperance, with opportunities for professional development and access to public service benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in office procedures, records management and administrative functions.
• Experience in financial management including payroll systems, processing and paying accounts and monitoring budgets.
• Evidence of ability to provide leadership at a supervisory level in administration, and financial management.
• Experience with word processing and spreadsheet packages.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative, financial and customer services support in the Esperance District.
• Assists the district administration team to provide support to operational functions of the department.

Skills

Office procedures

Payroll systems

Leadership

Word processing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 MONDAY, 2 NOVEMBER 2026

The South Coast Region extends 1,200 km from Denmark to 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, and Cape Arid.

The South Coast Region’s key service deliverables include nature conservation, parks and visitor services and fire management.

We are currently seeking a Administration Officer to join our team.

Under the immediate direction of the Finance and Administration Officer, this position:

• Provides administrative, financial and customer services support in the Esperance District.
• Assists the district administration team to provide support to operational functions of the department.

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.

• Experience in office procedures, records management and administrative functions.
• Experience in financial management including payroll systems, processing and paying accounts and monitoring budgets.
• Evidence of ability to provide leadership at a supervisory level in administration, and financial management.
• Experience in the use of and application of personal computers, including word processing and spreadsheet packages.

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:

• Staff discounts at gyms, pools and fitness centres (where available) through the Fitness Passport program.
• 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.
• 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.
• Well-established learning and development programs.
• Free staff parking.

For further job-related information: contact Tammy Maloney on 0419 938 647 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:

It is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship, Australian permanent residency status or a valid working visa to be appointed to this role.

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

Agency Referrals:

Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at [e-mail] during the advertising period.

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 [phone] or [e-mail]. 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.