Senior Ranger - Stirling Range National Park

Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions; Southern Cross; Presencial; AUD 85.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

12% superannuation

Flexible working arrangements

Housing

Staff leave entitlements

Descripción de la vacante

Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions in Western Australia is seeking a Senior Ranger to lead the Stirling Range National Park works program and day-to-day operations. You will supervise staff, coordinate contractors and volunteers, and liaise with stakeholders including Indigenous groups to advance visitor management and conservation priorities. This permanent, full-time role requires driving continuous improvement and collaboration across teams.

Formación

• Experience in leading, supervising and managing teams with ability to develop and supervise park projects.
• Evidence of well-developed oral and interpersonal skills and experience liaising with the public, tourism operators, community groups and Indigenous groups.
• Experience implementing operational plans and works programs for visitor and natural resource management with regard to threats to flora and fauna.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and oversee the Stirling Range NP works program and day-to-day operations.
• Coordinate seasonal staff, volunteers and contractors.
• Liaise with stakeholders and Indigenous organisations to deliver park priorities.

Conocimientos

Team leadership

Stakeholder liaison

Operational planning

Staff coordination

Descripción del empleo

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 STIRLING RANGE NATIONAL PARK

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT

MIDDAY ON MONDAY, 26 OCTOBER 2026

Stirling Range National Park is a biodiversity hotspot that's home to more plant species than you'll find in the entire British Isles. The national park features 123 varieties of Western Australian orchids, over 100 species of birds and gives visitors the opportunity to take in sweeping vistas from Western Australia's only mountain range.

We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Ranger to join our team.

Under the general direction of the District Parks and Visitor Services (PVS) Coordinator, this position is responsible for the works program and day to day operations within the Stirling Range National Park, liaison with stakeholder and Indigenous organisations and coordination of seasonal/ short term staff, volunteers and contractors.

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 three (3) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than three (3) pages in total.

• Experience in leading, supervising and managing teams, empowering individuals to work with confidence both in teams and independently to deliver agreed outcomes and priorities, with particular emphasis on the development, management and supervision of park-specific projects.
• Evidence of well-developed oral and interpersonal skills and experience in building and maintaining networks; liaising with the public, commercial tourism operators, community groups, special interest groups (including indigenous groups) and other stakeholders; and in patrol and enforcement procedures.
• Experience and knowledge of implementing operational plans and works programs associated with visitor management and natural resource management, having regard to the threatening processes affecting native flora and fauna, rehabilitation techniques and the monitoring and control of pests and weeds.

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.
• 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.
• Housing.

For further job-related information:

contact Sara Hands-May on [phone] or for further information about the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, visit https://www.dbca.wa.gov.au/.

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

• A current Working with Children Check.
• 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.