Leasing Manager

Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions; Perth; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

12% superannuation

4 weeks annual leave

Public holidays 3 extra

Cultural leave

Learning and development

National Park Entry Pass

Staff parking

Employee assistance program

Job summary

DBCA, Western Australia’s large state agency for biodiversity and parks management, seeks a Leasing Manager to lead the leasing team and coordinate commercial operations under leases and access licences across DBCA lands.

You will identify revenue opportunities, engage with joint management partners, and ensure compliance with Indigenous Land Use Agreements while guiding strategic inputs to statutory processes.

Qualifications

• Advanced analytical, problem-solving and negotiation skills with a proactive approach.
• Ability to interpret legislation relevant to natural resource management and tourism.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement and relationship management across diverse partners.
• Proven strategic leadership and management capabilities.
• Experience identifying and implementing commercial revenue strategies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the department’s leasing team and coordinate commercial leases and licences.
• Identify revenue-generating opportunities and support new commercial ventures.
• Engage with joint management partners and Indigenous land use arrangements.
• Provide leadership to drive effective input to statutory processes and partnerships.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Legislation interpretation

Strategic leadership

Commercial acumen

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 KENSINGTON

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT

MIDDAY ON WEDNESDAY, 9 SEPTEMBER 2026

Tourism and Concessions Branch manages a range of leases and licences including commercial operations licences, commercial leases, apiary permits, and commercial filming and events licences. This includes identifying and supporting revenue-generating opportunities associated with leases and access licences and the development of new commercial opportunities.

We currently have an opportunity for a Leasing Manager to join our team.

The Leasing Manager oversees the department’s leasing team and leads the coordination of commercial operations managed under leases and access licences across lands managed by the department. This includes identifying and supporting revenue-generating opportunities associated with leases and access licences and the development of new commercial opportunities. The role also provides leadership to engage with joint and cooperative management partners on lease, licence and access authorities, seeking effective and efficient input to statutory processes whilst giving effect to requirements and obligations under relevant Indigenous Land Use Agreements with Native Title parties.

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

• Advanced analytical, problem-solving and negotiation skills, , with a proactive, solutions-focused approach and sound judgement in both strategic and operational decision-making, balancing competing interests and providing sound strategic advice to senior decision makers.
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation relevant to natural resource management, parks management, and/or tourism.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with a demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships and influence outcomes across government, industry, Aboriginal Traditional Owners, and community stakeholders with diverse or competing interests. Proven ability to engage effectively and respectfully with Aboriginal Traditional Owners and support the delivery of outcomes through joint management arrangements and collaborative partnerships.
• Proven strategic leadership and management capabilities, including experience leading and supervising teams, driving organisational outcomes, and fostering a high-performing, customer-focused culture.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and commercial acumen, with experience in identifying, negotiating and implementing innovative strategies across diverse revenue-generating activities and commercial opportunities in nature-based tourism.

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.
• 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.

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 motor vehicle drivers licence.

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.

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.