Operations Officer - Parks and Visitor Services

About the role

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) is seeking an Operations Officer for its Parks and Visitor Services team in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. The position is permanent and full-time, based in Kalgoorlie, and reports to the Regional Leader Parks and Visitor Services under Level 3 direction or general Level 4 direction. Applications close at midday on Friday 27 November 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Take part in or organise the planning, coordination and implementation of programs, projects, operations and activities for parks and visitor services in the Goldfields Region.
• Lead or manage the region's Visitor Risk Management program and recreation-related databases.
• Liaise with recreation and community groups, key stakeholders and volunteers.
• Take an active role in prescribed burning and bushfire suppression operations.

Required profile

• Knowledge of and experience in the operational implementation of works programs for natural land management, including planning, implementing and managing project works, and understanding the threats to conservation and wildlife values in parks and visitor services.
• Knowledge of Visitor Risk Management principles and practices.
• Good interpersonal and oral communication skills, with experience liaising with external organisations, government agencies, communities and special interest groups; a preference for someone willing to work with Aboriginal people and aware of their culture.
• Experience leading and managing teams, working independently, and project management skills such as scheduling work, setting and reviewing goals and controlling progress, including with contractors and volunteers.
• Experience in infrastructure development, maintenance and budget preparation, control and expenditure of work projects.
• Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency.

Before starting, a current National Police Check (issued within 6 months) and a Western Australian Class C driver's licence are required. Applications are submitted online with a covering letter, a statement addressing the selection criteria (no more than four pages) and a CV with two referees, one of whom is a recent or current manager or supervisor.

What we offer

• Salary and opportunities to contribute to biodiversity and environmental conservation.
• Staff discounts at gyms, pools and fitness centres through the Fitness Passport program.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• 12% superannuation with full employer contribution and salary packaging options.
• 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading paid in December, plus district allowance and three extra public sector holidays.
• Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, and access to study, bereavement, foster caring and parental leave.
• Confidential employee assistance program, an annual National Park Entry Pass and learning and development programs.