Operations Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

12% superannuation

4 weeks annual leave

Annual park entry pass

Learning and development

Job summary

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) is seeking an Operations Manager for the Warren Region, based in Manjimup or Pemberton. The role supports the District Manager, coordinates the district works program, and drives sustainable forest management, parks and visitor services, and fire management.

You will lead the Conservation Employee workforce, manage plant, vehicles and equipment, liaise with the Forest Products Commission, and represent the district in internal

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in natural resource management including environmental, recreational, fire, forest and reserve management.
• Considerable leadership, supervisory, organisational, works program planning, and human resource management skills.
• Evidence of strong oral communication and interpersonal skills with liaison and negotiation experience.
• Knowledge of administrative and financial management including budget preparation and expenditure control.

Responsibilities

• Managing the district Conservation Employee workforce and implementing the works program within the Donnelly District.
• Coordinate sustainable forest management programs within the district annual schedule and resource constraints.
• Assist the District Manager with district administration and management.
• Coordinate plant, vehicles, equipment and material resources; oversee fleet needs and coordination with FPC.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Budget planning

Negotiation

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 MANJIMUP OR PEMBERTON

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON FRIDAY, 2 OCTOBER 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 include 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 an Operations Manager to join our team.

With the minimal direction from the District Manager, this position is responsible for:

• Managing the district Conservation Employee workforce and implementing the works program within the Donnelly District.
• Overall coordination of the sustainable forest management programs in the context of the district’s annual schedule of works and the priorities and resources that need to be allocated.
• Assisting the District Manager with district administration and management.
• Coordinating plant, vehicles, equipment and material resources.
• Overseeing the regions needs with regard to fleet.
• Overseeing working arrangements with the Forest Products Commission (FPC).

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

• Substantial experience in natural resource management including environmental, recreational, fire, forest and reserve management, with a preference for someone with training and management experience in the operational work of natural resource management across multiple workcentres.
• Considerable experience and high-level leadership, supervisory, organisational, works program planning, and human resource management skills, including a demonstrated ability to promote staff development, deal with contentious issues and improve performance, empowering staff to achieve agreed outcomes.
• Evidence of high-level oral communication and interpersonal skills and considerable experience in effective liaison and negotiation at a range of levels including, other government agencies, industry, stakeholders, Aboriginal groups, community special interest groups and the media with evidence of having responded to complex and detailed issues and to resolve them.
• Considerable experience in and knowledge of administrative and financial management, including budget preparation and expenditure control.

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.

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.

For further job-related information: contact Stephen Mills on [phone] 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. Only applicants who meet this eligibility requirement will be considered for this position.

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.