Conservation Coordinator - Fauna

Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions; Shire Of Narrogin; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

4 weeks annual leave

National Park Entry Pass

Housing (subject to availability)

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions in Narrogin seeks a Conservation Coordinator - Fauna to lead and coordinate regional fauna conservation initiatives. Based in the Wheatbelt region, you will work under the Regional Leader Conservation to drive conservation outcomes and manage program delivery.

The role emphasizes leadership of staff, researchers, contractors and volunteers, plus ensuring effective liaison with local authorities, government agencies and Indigenous groups to

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of and experience in delivering conservation and natural resource management, including planning and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, supervises and implements the conservation program within the region with emphasis on fauna.
• Oversees works program management for reserve, species, landscapes and assessments as described in regional plans.

Skills

Conservation knowledge

Leadership and management

Stakeholder liaison

Project and budget management

Risk management

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 NARROGIN APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON WEDNESDAY, 30 SEPTEMBER 2026

Located in the Wheatbelt Region, Narrogin lies near the Dryandra Woodland, a valuable nature conservation area. The region is popular with nature lovers for its diverse flora and fauna, walking trails and guided nocturnal tours of the Barna Mia animal sanctuary.

We currently have an opportunity for a Conservation Coordinator - Fauna to join our team. Under the limited direction of the Regional Leader Conservation, this position:

• Coordinates, supervises and implements the conservation program within the region with a particular emphasis on fauna.
• Coordinates the development and maintains an oversight of works program to ensure the management of reserve, species, landscapes, environmental impact assessments and biophysical assessments as described in the Wheatbelt Region's Conservation Plan and other plans as necessary.

In this role, you will be Leading Others to help drive positive change.

Selection Criteria

• Considerable knowledge of and experience in the delivery of conservation and natural resource management, including planning and implementing works programs and reporting on activities, identifying threats to conservation and wildlife values and implementing measures required to rehabilitate and recover those values.
• Demonstrated experience, knowledge and skills in the leadership and management of staff, researchers, contractors and volunteers including conducting employee development and performance management reviews, where appropriate.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience in effective liaison and negotiation at a senior level to achieve organisational objectives with external organisations including local authorities, private companies, other government agencies, stakeholders, Indigenous groups, community interest groups and the media and handling complex and detailed information requests.
• Demonstrated experience in, and knowledge of administrative and financial management of operations including project management, risk management, contract management, budget preparation, expenditure control within financial constraints and an ability to apply for external grant applications.

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

• 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.
• Housing (subject to availability).

Eligibility

Eligibility: It is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship, Australian permanent residency status. Only applicants who meet this eligibility requirement will be considered. A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.

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.

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].

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.