CONSERVATION EMPLOYEE - SUPERVISOR OR CREW LEADER - YAMATJI NATION

Location: Geraldton, Western Australia

Salary: Level 3 or 4, $78,062 - $81,077 or $84,082 - $87,092 p.a. plus District Allowance plus 12% Superannuation

Tenure: 12-Month Fixed-Term, Full-Time Position (With the Possibility of Extension or Permanency)

Ref: Position No. DBCA3144438

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 a Conservation Employee - Supervisor or Crew Leader - Yamatji Nation to join our team.

Under the direction of the Senior Works Coordinator, this position:

• Supervises and leads Yamatji Nation Aboriginal Rangers, Conservation Employees and contractors in a range of activities related to the department’s works programs including asset maintenance, fire management, conservation, parks and visitor services (PVS) and joint management including remote and overnight work.

• Provides specialist construction advice, quality control/assurance, planning to implement construction and maintenance works in the Murchison District/Midwest Region.

• Develops, plans, organises, and implements on ground conservation and PVS projects throughout the Murchison District.

• Undertakes an active role in incident and fire management activities.

• Supports identification of training needs for employees to ensure safe and effective works.

The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current Working With Children Check prior to commencement.

To allow the selection panel to make a proper assessment of your application, please follow the application instructions outlined in the job application package, available on the WA Government Jobs Board at https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/ (search for Position No. DBCA3144438).

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

For further information about this position, please contact Trevor Jones on 0439 002 372.

Closing date: Thursday, 4 June 2026 at 12 Noon AWST (2pm AEST). No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.