Kimberley Region
Regional and Fire Management Services Division Senior Ranger - Bunuba Parks DBCA3002155 RNPGA, Grade 3, $77,950 - $81,682 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
THIS POSITION IS 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 programs, 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.
Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the Senior Rager is :
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.
At DBCA, we have adopted which provides a common understanding of the mindsets and expected behaviours required of all our employees and the public sector. In this role, you will be 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, providing 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.
For more information on what we do, our recruitment process, and why working at DBCA is an attractive proposition, please visit our .
Benefits of working with us
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.
Subsidised Electricity for eight months calculated on 1800kwh / month.
Generous personal leave entitlements.
Access to bereavement, foster caring, Travel (including sick travel), Union, Defence, Emergency Services, Cultural, Fire and Parenting Leave.
A confidential employee assistant program (EAP) for you and your family, including psychology and counselling services.
An annual National Park Entry Pass.
Well-established learning and development programs.
Corrective Lenses Subsidies.
Free Flu Vaccinations.
Allowances for a broad range of activities including but not limited to; camping allowance; as per relevant Award.
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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
THIS POSITION IS 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 programs, 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.
Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the Senior Rager is :
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.
At DBCA, we have adopted which provides a common understanding of the mindsets and expected behaviours required of all our employees and the public sector. In this role, you will be 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, providing 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.
For more information on what we do, our recruitment process, and why working at DBCA is an attractive proposition, please visit our .
Benefits of working with us
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.
Subsidised Electricity for eight months calculated on 1800kwh / month.
Generous personal leave entitlements.
Access to bereavement, foster caring, Travel (including sick travel), Union, Defence, Emergency Services, Cultural, Fire and Parenting Leave.
A confidential employee assistant program (EAP) for you and your family, including psychology and counselling services.
An annual National Park Entry Pass.
Well-established learning and development programs.
Corrective Lenses Subsidies.
Free Flu Vaccinations.
Allowances for a broad range of activities including but not limited to; camping allowance; as per relevant Award.
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