Ranger Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Flexible work arrangements

District Allowance

Ranger leave entitlements

Cultural leave for Aboriginal staff

Study/education support

Employee assistance program (EAP)

National Park Entry Pass

Learning and development programs

North West Leave

Job summary

Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions in Kalbarri is offering a fixed-term, full-time position under a mentored development program for Aboriginal people. The appointee will engage in conservation and land management activities, including infrastructure maintenance and preservation of cultural values, within Kalbarri National Park.

Preference is given to Nanda community members or approved Nanda applicants, with a genuine EO Act requirement.

Qualifications

• Aboriginality is a genuine requirement for this position under the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.
• Willingness to participate in mentored work development and conservation activities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work in a team.
• Experience operating equipment such as chainsaws, brush cutters and common maintenance tools (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Participates in conservation and land management work in Kalbarri National Park, including infrastructure maintenance, cultural values management, flora/fauna protection and prescribed burning.

Job description

Under Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 , Aboriginality is a genuine requirement for this position with preference given to Nanda community members or approved Nanda applicants. THIS IS A 3, 6 or 9-MONTH FIXED-TERM, FULL-TIME POSITION (WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION OR PERMANENCY) THIS POSITION IS BASED IN KALBARRI APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON TUESDAY, 3 NOVEMBER 2026

Job Description

Under the immediate direction of the Senior Ranger:

• Participates in a range of activities relating to conservation and land management work within the Kalbarri National Park, including construction and maintenance of infrastructure, management of cultural values, fauna and flora protection and prescribed burning.

This position is a mentored development employment opportunity for Aboriginal people with preference given to Nanda community members or approved Nanda applicants.

Selection Criteria

• Under Section 50d of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 , Aboriginality is a genuine requirement for this position. The Indigenous Land Use Agreement established between DBCA and the Nanda Aboriginal Community requires the appointee for the position to be a Nanda Aboriginal community member, or an applicant approved by the Nanda Aboriginal community.
• Willingness to participate in a mentored work development program, experience or interest in working on country and ability to participate in manual activities related to conservation and land management, including maintenance and construction of reserve-related infrastructure, conservation of cultural values, flora and fauna protection and prescribed burning.
• Evidence of ability to liaise and interact in a positive manner. Have good communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively in a team.
• Experience in operating equipment such as chainsaws, brush cutters and common maintenance tools. (Desirable)

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.
• 5 days North West Leave per year.
• District Allowance.
• 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

Under Section 50d of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Aboriginality is a genuine requirement for this position. Persons of non-Aboriginal descent are not eligible to apply 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.

Pre-appointment requirements

Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will need to possess or obtain:

• A current Working with Children Check.
• A current Western Australian "C" or "C-A" 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].

The documents linked to this advertisement are available in alternative formats upon request.

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.