Ranger

Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions; Cockburn; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Flexible working arrangements

12% superannuation

North West Leave per year

Ranger leave entitlements

Cultural leave for Aboriginal andTor s

Job summary

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions in Perth's Woodman Point is seeking a Ranger to support operations at Woodman Point Regional Park and other regional parks, delivering conservation programs and visitor services.

You will help with park maintenance, facilities upkeep, safety, interpretation activities, and liaise with visitors, community groups and Indigenous stakeholders, in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal skills and ability to liaise with the public and diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a team and use initiative in a busy park environment.
• Experience with maintenance tasks and routine park grounds work.
• Familiarity with patrol and enforcement procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out programmed operational activities and field logistical support for Woodman Point and other parks.
• Maintain facilities, manage park visitor services, and deliver conservation programs.
• Support fire, feral animal, compliance and weed programs as directed.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Liaison with public and stakeholders

Patrol procedures

Communication

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Chainsaws

Small engines

Job description

Job Overview

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 Woodman Point. Applications for this position close at midday on Wednesday, 28 October 2026. Swan Region's Regional Parks Unit is responsible for the management of 11 regional parks within the Perth metropolitan area and consists of areas of land that have been identified as having regionally significant conservation, landscape and recreation values in an urban landscape. We are currently seeking a Ranger to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Carries out programmed operational activities and field logistical support in the Woodman Point Regional Parks and other regional parks within Perth as required, including maintenance and servicing of facilities, park visitor management, and the delivery of conservation programs and parks and visitor services projects as directed.
• Assists with fire, feral animal, compliance, weed and interpretative programs.
• Implements works programs consistent with departmental guidelines, policies and management plans.

Selection Criteria

• Good interpersonal skills with an ability for (Grade 1) or experience in (Grade 2) liaison with the public, commercial tourism operators, community groups, Indigenous groups and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team, show initiative and to work unsupervised.
• Ability to (Grade 1) or demonstrated experience in (Grade 2) construction and maintenance, carrying out routine maintenance duties, including the use of hand tools, power tools, chainsaws and small engines.
• Ability to (Grade 1) or experience in (Grade 2) patrol and enforcement procedures.

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

• 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.\
• 5 days North West Leave per year.
• Ranger leave entitlements.
• 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. 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.