Ranger

Position No: DBCA3154480

Salary/Level: Grade 1 or 2, $61,889 - $67,435 or $69,333 - $75,624 p.a. plus 25% No Fixed Hours Loading, District Allowance, plus 12% Superannuation

Tenure: Permanent, Full-time

Location: Gascoyne Junction, 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 a Ranger to join our team.

Under the immediate direction of the Senior Ranger, this position:

• Carries out programmed operational activities and field logistical support from the Gascoyne Junction work centre, across the Yinggarda conservation estate, including Kennedy Range (Mundatharrda) National Park, Bimbee National Park, One Tree Point (Jigabiddi) Nature Reserve, Chinaman’s Pool (Beerideegoorah) Nature Reserve and others areas as required, working with Yinggarda Rangers and Ranger Assistants, as directed.
• Assists with fire, feral animal, weed and interpretative programs working with Yinggarda Rangers and Ranger Assistants.
• Implements works programs consistent with departmental guidelines, policies and management plans as approved by the Yinggarda Joint Management Body.

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 three (3) pages).
• A current CV, including the details of two referees with one being a recent or current manager/supervisor.

Selection Criteria

1. Good interpersonal skills with an ability for (Grade 1) or experience in (Grade 2) liaison with the public, commercial tourism operators, community groups, Aboriginal groups and other stakeholders.
2. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team, show initiative and to work unsupervised.
3. Ability and willingness to work with Traditional Owners to deliver Native Title aspirations and goals through Joint Management, cooperation or collaborative arrangements.
4. Ability to (Grade 1) or demonstrated experience in (Grade 2) construction and maintenance, carrying out routine maintenance duties, including the use of hand tools, power tools, chainsaws and small engines.

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 04•• ••• 097.

Closing date: Monday, 7 September 2026 at 12 noon AWST (2pm AEST). No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.