Parks and Visitor Services Coordinator

Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions; Shire Of Esperance; Sur place; AUD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Staff discounts at gyms and facilities

Flexible working arrangements

12% superannuation with employer super

4 weeks annual leave with loading

Résumé du poste

Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) in Esperance is seeking a Parks and Visitor Services Coordinator. You will coordinate park and visitor services programs, manage budgets, lead staff and liaise with communities and stakeholders to advance conservation goals.

The role involves developing plans, marketing and capital works oversight, with a focus on effective resource use and partnerships to enhance visitor experiences.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of parks and visitor services and natural resource management; planning, implementing and managing project works.
• Evidence of high-level interpersonal skills and liaison with government, industry, Aboriginal groups and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams, scheduling works and HR management.
• Demonstrated experience in financial management, contract management and risk management.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate the parks and visitor services program within the Esperance district to deliver high quality outcomes within budget and policy guidelines.
• Drive management planning, community liaison, program budgets, business plans, marketing and capital works programs; supervise staff within the parks and visitor services program.
• Actively pursue partnerships and alternative resourcing opportunities to support program delivery.

Connaissances

Parks management

Stakeholder liaison

Team leadership

Financial management

Description du poste

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 ESPERANCE APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON TUESDAY, 17 NOVEMBER 2026 The South Coast Region extends 1,200 km from Denmark to the South Australian border and includes 14 national parks and 150 nature reserves covering 2.5 million hectares plus 7 million hectares of unallocated Crown land (UCL). National parks include Torndirrup, Porongurup, Stirling Range, Fitzgerald River, West Cape Howe, Gull Rock, Waychinicup, Stokes, Cape Le Grand, and Cape Arid. The South Coast Region’s key service deliverables include nature conservation, parks and visitor services and fire management. We currently have an opportunity for a Parks and Visitor Services Coordinator to join our team. Under the limited direction of the District Manager:

• Coordinates the parks and visitor services program within the Esperance district ensuring high quality outcomes are produced in a cost-effective manner and according to the department’s management policies, practices and guidelines.
• Responsible for driving management planning, community liaison, program budgets, business plans, marketing, capital works programs and managing staff within the parks and visitor services program.
• Actively seeks alternative resourcing through partnerships and other opportunities.

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 Applicants should address the following four (4) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than four (4) pages in total.

• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in parks and visitor services and natural resource management; including planning, implementing and managing project works, understanding the threats to conservation and wildlife values associated with park and visitor services work, knowledge of visitor risk management principles and practices.
• Evidence of high-level interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience in effective liaison and negotiation at a senior level with other government departments, industry, stakeholders, Aboriginal groups, community interest groups, and the media.
• Demonstrated experience in effective management and leadership of teams including, supervisory, organisational, works programming and human resource management skills.
• Demonstrated experience and competence in financial management and administration, and other management systems, including project management, contract management, risk management and information technology.

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.
• Housing.
• Free staff parking.

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.

Pre-commencement requirements

• A current (issue date not older than 6 months) and satisfactory National Police Check.
• A current Western Australian "C" class drivers licence.

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.