SENIOR RANGER (MARINE)

SENIOR RANGER (MARINE)

Location: Esperance initially, Eucla once housing/WorkCentre complete, Western Australia
Salary: Grade 3, $77,950 - $81,682 p.a. plus District Allowance, 25% No Fixed Hours Loading,
plus 12% Superannuation
Tenure: Permanent, Full-time
Ref: Position No. DBCA3178401

The DBCA Esperance District covers more than 1,000 km of breathtaking coastline, stretching
from Starvation Bay to Eucla on the edge of the iconic Nullarbor Plain, at the WA/SA border. The
district includes three of the four new South Coast Marine Parks, spanning almost two million
hectares of Sea Country and supporting an extraordinary marine ecosystem of kelp forests, reefs,
ruby seadragons, southern right whales, seals, sea lions and significant fisheries.

We are currently seeking a Senior Ranger (Marine) to join our newly established marine team and
lead a small team of Aboriginal Mirning Marine Rangers in implementing the Mirning Marine Park
Management Plan, in joint management with the Western Australia Mirning People Aboriginal
Corporation (WAMPAC), across the marine park area from Point Dover at the Baxter Cliffs to
Eucla.

Initially based in Esperance with a move to Eucla once accommodation and work centre have been
built. Eucla offers a truly unique Australian lifestyle, and this position offers an opportunity to live
and work in one of the country's most remote and fascinating coastal communities, surrounded by
breathtaking landscapes, wide open spaces and unforgettable sunsets.

Under the direction of the Marine Park Coordinator, this position leads marine and coastal
conservation programmed operational activities in the Esperance District, including:
 The delivery of the annual marine and coastal works program consistent with the Marine
Park Management Plan mainly for the Mirning Marine Park, as well as for Western Bight
Marine Park and Wudjari Marine Park when required.

• Cultural heritage monitoring in partnership with Mirning Peoples and the Western Australian
  Mirning People Aboriginal Corporation (WAMPAC).
• Supervision and career development of the Aboriginal Marine Ranger team.
• Undertaking compliance patrols and maintaining departmental equipment, infrastructure
  and vessels.

Assisting with developing and delivering community education and interpretive works
programs.The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current and satisfactory National
Police 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. DBCA3178401).

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 Jay Hayes, Marine Operations Officer on 0467 530 978.

Closing date: Thursday, 17 September 2026 at 12 Noon AWST (2pm AEST).

No late or proforma applications will be accepted.