Nature-Based Tourism Division Licensing Officer DBCA3061197 PSCA, Level 3, $86,439 - $92,795 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 24-MONTH FIXED-TERM, FULL-TIME POSITION
(WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION OR PERMANENCY)
THIS POSITION IS BASED IN KENSINGTON
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON MONDAY, 4 AUGUST 2025
Tourism and Concessions Branch issue and help to manage a range of leases and licences including commercial operations licences, commercial leases, apiary permits, and commercial filming and events licences. The branch also provides advice to departmental staff and the tourism industry to facilitate tourism development and revenue-generating initiatives.
We currently have an opportunity for a Licensing Officer to join our team.
In this role, you will:
1. Provide an efficient and effective licensing service in accordance with relevant legislation and the Department’s policies and procedures.
2. Provide advice to internal and external stakeholders on licensing issues.
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 demonstrate to help drive positive change.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following three (3) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than two (2) pages in total.
3. Proven initiative and organisational skills with the ability to work with minimum supervision.
4. Demonstrated experience in understanding and applying legislation in the workplace.
5. Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
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:
6. Flexible working arrangements.
7. 12% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options.
8. 4 weeks annual leave with loading paid as additional pay every December.
9. 3 days additional public sector holidays each year.
10. Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
11. Access to study, bereavement, foster caring and parental leave.
12. A confidential employee assistant program (EAP) for you and your family, including psychology and counselling services.
13. An annual National Park Entry Pass.
14. Well-established learning and development programs.
15. Free staff parking.