Operations Officer

Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions; Shire Of Manjimup, Pemberton; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

12% superannuation, employer contrib.

Annual leave and public holidays

Study and development programs

Employee assistance program

Park entry pass

Job summary

Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions in Western Australia is offering a permanent, full-time Operations Officer role based in Manjimup or Pemberton. You will help plan and implement district works programs, liaise with communities, manage land-use planning and coordinate site requirements, including contaminated-site work.

The role also covers compliance monitoring and active involvement in bushfire operations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and some experience implementing works programs for sustainable forest management or related field.
• Experience liaising with external organisations, government agencies and community groups.
• Ability to work in a team and independently with self-motivation and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of flora, fauna and biodiversity in WA, preferably South West WA.

Responsibilities

• Participates in planning, organisation and implementation of district works programs.
• Liaises with community leaders, stakeholders and community groups positively.
• Coordinates estate management and land use planning with district levels and contaminated-site considerations.
• Monitors compliance activities such as firewood collection, disease risk areas and other activities.
• Contributes actively to prescribed burning, bushfire suppression and emergency management.

Skills

Operational planning

Stakeholder liaison

Teamwork & independence

Biodiversity knowledge WA

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 THURSDAY, 12 NOVEMBER 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 are currently seeking an Operations Officer to join our team. Under the direction, this position:

• Participates in the planning, organisation and implementation of district works programs, including monitoring and reporting of other agencies’ activities on departmental managed lands.
• Liaises with community leaders, key stakeholders and community groups in a positive and informed manner.
• Coordinates the estate management and land use planning advice within the district, including requirements relating to reported and potential contaminated sites. This includes liaising with mining companies, public utilities and being involved in district rehabilitation programs.
• Contributes to the monitoring of compliance activities such as wildflower pickers, apiarists, disease risk areas and firewood collection.
• Undertakes an active role in prescribed burning and bushfire suppression and other emergency management operations.

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 be Leading Others to help drive positive change. Selection Criteria Applicants should address the following four (4) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than three (3) pages in total.

Selection Criteria

• Knowledge of and some experience in the operational implementation of works programs associated with sustainable forest management or a closely related field, including identifying threats to forest values and implementing measures to protect, rehabilitate or recover those values.
• Evidence of good interpersonal and oral communication skills with experience in liaising with external organisations; including other government agencies, community, indigenous and special interest groups.
• Some knowledge and experience of working effectively as part of a team and independently; showing a high level of self-motivation, and skills in organising and implementing works programs.
• Knowledge of flora, fauna and biodiversity conservation values in Western Australia with a preference for knowledge pertinent to the South West of Western Australia.

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.

Prior to commencement

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.

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.

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.

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] .