Senior Ranger

RNPGA, Grade 3, $77,950 – $81,682 p.a. plus District Allowance, Air Conditioning Allowance, 25% No Fixed Hours Allowance plus 12% Superannuation. Join us in our mission to promote biodiversity, conserve our valuable ecosystems, and provide engaging attractions that connect people with nature. This is a permanent, full‑time position based in Broome. Applications for this position close at midday on Monday, 5 January 2026. The Kimberley Region is a remote and complex landscape which is renowned for its natural beauty and cultural significance. The region offers many unique opportunities to explore and enjoy world‑class natural and cultural attractions as well as appreciate the wilderness values of the area. We are currently seeking a Senior Ranger to join our team and play a key role in protecting one of Western Australia’s most iconic landscapes. As a Senior Ranger, you’ll lead park operations, coordinate conservation programs, and support cultural heritage management in collaboration with Bunuba Traditional Owners. This role involves supervising staff, maintaining visitor facilities, delivering interpretive programmes, and ensuring compliance with environmental and safety standards. If you’re passionate about biodiversity, visitor experience, and working in a remote, stunning environment, this is your opportunity to make a real impact. Responsibilities Responsible for works programs and day‑to‑day operations within the West Kimberley District National Parks, with a particular focus on Bunuba Parks including Miluwindi Conservation Park; Bandilngan (Windjana Gorge) National Park; Balili (Devonian Reef) Conservation Park; and Dimalurru (Tunnel Creek) National Park. Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the Senior Rager is: Leading Others to help drive positive change. Selection Criteria Experience in leading, supervising and managing teams, empowering individuals to work with confidence both in teams and independently to deliver agreed outcomes and priorities, with particular emphasis on the development, management and supervision of park‑specific projects. Experience in or knowledge of working with traditional owners to deliver native title aspirations and goals through joint management, cooperation or collaborative arrangements. Evidence of well‑developed interpersonal and oral communication skills and experience in building and maintaining networks; liaising with the public, commercial tourism operators, community groups, special interest groups (including indigenous groups) and other stakeholders; and in patrol and enforcement procedures. Experience and knowledge of implementing operational plans and works programs associated with visitor management and natural resource management, having regard to the threatening processes affecting native flora and fauna, rehabilitation techniques and the monitoring and control of pests and weeds. About Us DBCA, one of Western Australia's largest state government agencies, provides exciting and challenging career opportunities in biodiversity conservation and park and natural resource management. We employ people with world‑class scientific, policy, land and marine management, visitor services, research and educational skills. Benefits Of Working With Us District Allowance: $8,361 (single); $16,722 (double). 12% Superannuation, full employer contribution and generous salary packaging options. Five weeks Annual Leave (includes one‑week Northwest Leave). 2 – 5 travel days when claiming Annual Leave Travel Concession (ALTC). Relocation Allowance for eligible applicant – up to the value of $10,000 for externally recruited applicants. Rental subsidy or Home Ownership Subsidy Scheme (subject to eligibility) – the average rate at which rent is subsidised is $1,100 per week (≈ $57,000). Subsidised Electricity for eight months calculated on 1800kWh per month. Generous personal leave entitlements. Annual Travel Concession for you and your dependants after 12 months of service – the value is calculated quarterly and relates to the price of a fully flexible return flight from Broome (example: $6,900 for a couple and one child at July 2025 rate). Access to bereavement, foster caring, travel (including sick travel), Union, Defence, Emergency Services, cultural, fire and parenting leave. A confidential employee assistant programme (EAP) for you and your family, including psychology and counselling services. An annual National Park Entry Pass. Well‑established learning and development programs. Corrective Lamps Subsidies. Free flu vaccinations. Allowances for a broad range of activities including but not limited to camping allowance, as per relevant Award. How to Apply A covering letter. A statement addressing the above four (4) requested criteria (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. For further job‑related information, contact Elise Nelson on or for further information about the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, visit . Please ensure you have saved your documents in MS Word (.docx files only) or PDF format and have allowed plenty of time to submit your application, as late emailed and proforma applications will not be accepted. Prior to Commencement, the Successful Applicant Will Need to Possess or Obtain A current Working with Children Check. A current (issue date not older than 6 months) and satisfactory National Police Check. A current Western Australian “C” Class Driver’s Licence, with a preference for someone with a current “MR” Class Driver’s Licence. Eligibility To be eligible for permanent appointment, it is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status. To be eligible for contract employment, it is essential to have a visa with entitlement to live and work in Australia for the term of the contract. Substantive Equality Statement DBCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. The Department also promotes flexible working arrangements. Applicants with a disability who require adjustments in the recruitment process, including an alternative to applying online, can contact the Senior Recruitment Officer on or . Do not send job applications to this email; they will not be accepted. If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on . Similar appointments may be made from this process in locations throughout Western Australia within a 12‑month period to positions that may be permanent or contract, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency. #J-18808-Ljbffr