Regional and Fire Management Services Division Manager Monkey Mia Conservation Centre DBCA3160620 PSCA, Level 4, $95,782 - $100,526 plus District Allowance, Air Conditioning 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 DENHAM
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON WEDNESDAY, 3 JUNE 2026
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 Manager Monkey Mia Conservation Centre to join our team.
Under the general direction of the District Coordinator Parks and Visitor Services, this position:
1. Manages the day-to-day operation of the Monkey Mia Conservation Centre (MMCC) as a self-funding business, including staff supervision and rostering, retail operations, supplier management, marketing activities and financial performance.
2. Leads the delivery of high-quality visitor services, ensuring effective visitor management, retail presentation, safe site operation and well-informed, customer-focused staff.
3. Ensures the MMCC operates as a profitable and well-presented visitor facility that enhances visitors’ understanding and appreciation of the natural values of the Monkey Mia Conservation Park and Recreation Reserve, with all revenue reinvested into MMCC operations and park visitor services.
At the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (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
Applicants should address the following three (3) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than three (3) pages in total.
4. Experience in contributing to retail and merchandise sales and development, business development and marketing strategies and applying financial management skills to a business enterprise.
5. Experience in supervising, managing and training others and working as part of a team.
6. Evidence of well - developed oral and interpersonal skills and experience in liaising, consulting and negotiating with businesses, commercial tourism operators and the general public to deliver a positive and educational visitor experience.
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
In addition to the attractive salary and opportunities to contribute to biodiversity and environmental conservation initiatives, the department offers incentives including:
7. Flexible working arrangements.
8. 12% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options.
9. 4 weeks annual leave with loading paid as additional pay every December.
10. 3 days additional public sector holidays each year.
11. Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
12. Access to study, bereavement, foster caring and parental leave.
13. A confidential employee assistant program (EAP) for you and your family, including psychology and counselling services.
14. An annual National Park Entry Pass.
15. Well-established learning and development programs.
16. Relocation and other allowances.
17. Free staff parking.