Conservation Employee - Road Management

Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions; Walpole; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

12% superannuation

Cultural leave for Indigenous staff

Study support

Employee assistance program

National Park Entry Pass

Learning and development programs

Job summary

Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) seeks a Conservation Employee – Road Management in Western Australia. The role supports the Fire Operations Officer and delivers bridge, road and access trail maintenance across the Warren Region, including Walpole and William Bay.

It is a permanent, full-time position with opportunities to contribute to conservation and visitor services. Selection criteria include planning works programs, supervising equipment operations, and

Qualifications

• Evidence of ability to plan and implement works programs with efficient use of resources.
• Experience supervising equipment operations in construction and maintenance of infrastructure.
• Strong writing skills with ability to produce reports and programs using basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and undertake operational works programs for bridge, culvert and road maintenance across the district.
• Include audits, inspections and traffic management works.
• Oversee road signage and traffic control tasks as part of maintenance upgrades.

Skills

Planning & prioritising

Equipment supervision

Reporting writing

Job description

Conservation Employee – Road Management

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 WALPOLE OR WILLIAM BAY. APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON WEDNESDAY, 30 SEPTEMBER 2026.

The Warren Region is home to the well‑known D’Entrecasteaux and Walpole Nornalup national parks as well as the recently created Walpole Wilderness area and Walpole Nornalup Inlets Marine Park. Many other parks and reserves as well as significant areas of State forest make up the majority of the land that we manage. The landscape of the region includes a diversity of coastal heath, tall karri forests to open jarrah and wandoo woodlands to the remnant Tingle forest. The region has wetlands of international and national significance, pristine estuaries and wild rivers.

Our key service deliverables are nature conservation, parks and visitor services, sustainable forest management, and fire management.

We currently have an opportunity for a Conservation Employee – Road Management to join our team. Under the direction of the Fire Operations Officer, this position applies specialist knowledge and experience to develop and undertake operational works programs which provide bridge, road and access trail maintenance and upgrades across the district, including:

• bridge, culvert and road management
• audit and inspections
• road, signage and traffic management works

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

• Evidence of ability to plan and implement works programs in an efficient manner, organise resources, determine day to day priorities and ensure best practice quality control measures are achieved.
• Experience in the use of equipment and the supervision of machine operations in the construction and maintenance of infrastructure relevant to the department.
• Evidence of sound writing skills including the proven ability to produce reports and programs and apply computer skills relevant to the requirements of the job.

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

• Flexible working arrangements.
• 12% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options.
• 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.

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

• A current Western Australian “MR” and “C” Class Drivers Licences.

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 for this position.

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.