Assistant Operations Officer - Joint Management

Position No: DBCA3151560

Salary/Level: Level 1/2, $77,574 - $85,350 p.a. plus Superannuation

Tenure: Permanent, Full-time

Location: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia

Goldfields Region manages 8.6 million hectares of conservation reserves including national parks, conservation parks, nature reserves, timber reserves, State forest and former pastoral leases (proposed reserves). Staff within the region work with traditional owners in many of these reserves to help protect the natural and cultural values of the area and to ensure customary activities and traditional practices are maintained. Goldfields Region is also responsible for fire preparedness, weeds and feral animal control on 40.3 million hectares of unallocated Crown land and unmanaged reserves.

Kalgoorlie is the largest inland city in Western Australia, steeped with history and heritage. It remains a vibrant mining town and home to a young, family oriented and multicultural community. Kalgoorlie is a central hub for the arts, leisure and culture in regional WA. For more information about life in Kalgoorlie, visit https://www.ckb.wa.gov.au/our-city/move-to-kal.

We currently have an opportunity for an Assistant Operations Officer - Joint Management to join our team.

Under the immediate supervision of the Operations Officer - Joint Management, this position:

• Assists with the delivery of conservation, parks and visitor services and fire management activities within the Goldfields Region, with a particular focus on Aboriginal joint management parks and reserves.
• Liaises with Aboriginal Rangers and Goldfields Region personnel to organise and implement allocated works programs.

Application Instructions:

To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:

• A covering letter.
• A written response addressing the three (3) requested criteria below (in no more than three (3) pages).
• A current CV, including the details of two referees with one being a recent or current manager/supervisor.

Selection Criteria

1. Some knowledge (Level 1) and experience (Level 2) in working in natural land management or a closely related field or a related area.
2. Broad understanding of the issues involved in planning and implementing works programs.
3. Evidence of sound effective interpersonal and oral communication skills, with an ability and willingness to work closely with community, Aboriginal and special interest groups.

Please click “Apply” and you will be redirected to the WA Government Jobs Board website at https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/ where you can submit your application online.

For further information on the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, please visit https://www.dbca.wa.gov.au/.

For further job-related information, please contact Chris Curtis on [0436 527 580](tel:0436 527 580).

Closing date: Friday, 18 September 2026 at 12 noon AWST (2pm AEST). No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.