Finance and Administration Officer (Forest Management Plan)

Position No: DBCA3155201

Salary/Level: Level 4, $99,134 - $104,044 p.a. plus Superannuation

Tenure: Permanent, Full-time

Location: Bunbury or Kensington, Western Australia

The Forest Management Plan 2024–2033 (FMP) provides the strategic framework for the ecologically sustainable management of Western Australia’s south-west forests. It guides the conservation of biodiversity, maintenance of ecosystem health and vitality, protection of soil and water resources, adaptation to climate change, and management of cultural, social and economic values. Through coordinated planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting, the FMP supports evidence-based decision-making and continuous improvement in forest management across the plan area.

We are currently seeking a Finance and Administration Officer (Forest Management Plan) to join our team.

Under the general direction of the Coordinator Forest Management Plan, this position provides finance and administrative support for the implementation of the FMP. The role monitors and reports on budgets, expenditure, and delivery of management activities to support management effectiveness processes. It also acts as Executive Officer for the FMP Coordination and Oversight Groups.

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. Demonstrated experience providing financial and administrative support in a busy diverse environment, including sound knowledge of financial management systems and procurement processes.
2. Demonstrated advanced interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, with strong capability in the use of personal computing and cloud-based platforms, including spreadsheets and other common office applications.
3. Demonstrated high-level organisational skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities, plan work effectively, and meet established timeframes.
4. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a team environment, including the capacity to analyse issues and identify practical solutions.

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 Benjamin Sawyer on 04•• ••• 146.

Closing date: Wednesday, 9 September 2026 at 12 noon AWST (2pm AEST). No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.