Finance and Administration Officer

Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions; Shire Of Narrogin; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts (Fitness Passport)

Flexible working arrangements

12% superannuation

4 weeks annual leave with loading

Job summary

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) is offering a permanent part-time Finance and Administration Officer based in Narrogin. You will contribute to administrative, financial and customer services for the Wheatbelt regional office under the Finance and Administration Manager.

Applicants should demonstrate supervisory experience in admin/finance, strong office records management skills and solid IT proficiency with mainframe and PC software.

Qualifications

• Considerable supervisory experience in administrative and financial management, budget and business plan preparation and monitoring.
• Experience in office and records management and demonstrated well developed organisational skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with mainframe computers, personal computers and software packages.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to managing administrative, financial and customer services within the Wheatbelt regional office.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Office & records management

IT literacy

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, PART-TIME (0.6 FTE) POSITION THIS POSITION IS BASED IN NARROGIN APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON MONDAY, 19 OCTOBER 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 are currently seeking a Finance and Administration Officer to join our team. Under the direction of the Finance and Administration Manager, this position:

• Contributes to managing administrative, financial and customer services within the Wheatbelt regional office.

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 demonstrate Personal Leadership to help drive positive change. Selection Criteria Applicants should address the following three (3) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than three (3) pages in total.

• Considerable experience at a supervisory level in administrative and financial management, budget and business plan preparation and monitoring; including the management of external funds.
• Experience in office and records management and demonstrated well developed organisational skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with mainframe computers, personal computers and software 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.

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.