Threatened Species & Ecological Communities Policy Lead

Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

12% superannuation with employer share

Annual leave with loading

Staff parking

Learning and development programs

National Park Entry Pass

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions seeks a Threatened Species and Ecological Communities Policy Officer to help shape WA’s conservation strategy. The role supports policy development, coordination with partners, and delivery across ex-situ and in-situ programs.

Based in Kensington, this 48‑month fixed‑term, full‑time position offers leadership opportunities and exposure to high‑level stakeholder engagement, with extension or permanency possible depending on outcomes and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in fauna/flora conservation and/or recovery planning in Australia.
• Analytical skills to develop and implement solutions for conservation challenges.
• Strong project management skills to deliver complex projects on time and budget.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to engage diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support development and delivery of the Threatened Species and Ecological Communities Strategy.
• Guide policy, guidelines, and processes to implement conservation strategies.
• Engage with departmental and external stakeholders to influence outcomes.
• Assist in budget management and cross‑department coordination.

Skills

Conservation policy

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Written and verbal communication

Job description

Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions seeks a Threatened Species and Ecological Communities Policy Officer to help shape WA’s conservation strategy. The role supports policy development, coordination with partners, and delivery across ex-situ and in-situ programs.

Based in Kensington, this 48‑month fixed‑term, full‑time position offers leadership opportunities and exposure to high‑level stakeholder engagement, with extension or permanency possible depending on outcomes and