Operations Manager

Position No: DBCA3149380

Salary/Level: Level 6, $124,673 - $137,399 p.a. plus Superannuation

Tenure: Permanent, Full-time

Location: Denham, Western Australia

The Midwest Region extends along the coast from Lancelin in the south to north of Carnarvon then inland past Meekatharra. The regional headquarters is in Geraldton. District offices are located at Geraldton, Jurien Bay and Denham, with District work centres at Monkey Mia, Burringurrah, Yulga Jinna, Gascoyne Junction, Kalbarri, Thundelarra, Cue, Cervantes and the Pinnacles. The lands and waters we manage with our Traditional Owner partners are varied and beautiful, from coastal cliffs, dunes and heath to rich marine communities to outback ranges and vast scrublands.

We currently have an opportunity for an Operations Manager to join our team.

Under the minimal direction of the District Manager, this position:

• Leads and implements operational joint management works programs for the Gascoyne District, determining standards and ensuring all activities are compatible with departmental and service objectives and joint management responsibilities.
• Leads and manages staff and ensures a close liaison and working relationship occurs across the district and between regional staff and specialist branches, to provide for an integrated and effective delivery of services.
• Oversees the management of ranger teams with a focus on promoting and encouraging Aboriginal involvement in the workforce and works to increase Aboriginal participation.

The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.

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 four (4) requested criteria below (in no more than four (4) pages).
• A current CV, including the details of two referees with one being a recent or current manager/supervisor.

Selection Criteria

1. Substantial experience in natural resource management including cultural, environmental, recreational, fire, terrestrial, and reserve management, within a preference for experience in working with Traditional Owners.
2. Considerable experience of high-level leadership, supervisory, organisational, works program planning, and human resource management skills; including a demonstrated ability to promote staff development, deal with contentious issues, improve performance and empower staff to achieve agreed outcomes.
3. Evidence of high-level oral communication and interpersonal skills, and experience in effective liaison and negotiation with other government agencies, industry, stakeholders, and community interest groups, and the media, plus ability and willingness to work with Traditional Owners with a preference for someone who has demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal people and having an awareness of their culture.
4. Considerable experience in and knowledge of administrative and financial management, including budget preparation and expenditure control.

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 Anthony Desmond on [0419 919 097](tel:0419 919 097).

Closing date: Monday, 21 September 2026 at 12 noon AWST (2pm AEST). No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.