Data Systems Officer

Position No: DBCA0291870

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

Tenure: Permanent, Full-time

Location: Bunbury, Kensington or Manjimup, Western Australia

The Forest Management Branch plays a vital role in shaping the future of Western Australia’s iconic native forests. Combining cutting-edge technology, scientific expertise, and strategic planning, the Branch delivers the intelligence that underpins sustainable forest management across the Southwest. From analysing satellite imagery and modelling forest resources to mapping forest health and planning ecological thinning programs, our work directly supports the resilience and resource management of WA’s unique landscapes. Joining the Forest Management Branch means being part of a team that turns data into decisions, influences policy and operational outcomes, and helps ensure our forests continue to thrive for generations to come.

We are currently seeking a Data Systems Officer to join our team.

As a Data Systems Officer, you will support forest management operations through the development and maintenance of databases, applications, data processing workflows, and information systems. Using your knowledge of forest inventory, silvicultural practices, and forest management, you will ensure that forest data is effectively captured, integrated, validated, managed, and analysed to support operational and strategic decision-making. You will contribute to the design, development, and improvement of databases and applications, ensure data quality and accessibility across multiple platforms, and collaborate with field crews, forestry specialists, analysts, technical experts, and senior staff to deliver reliable information and data-driven insights that support the sustainable management of Western Australia's native forest estate.

The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.

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 understanding of forest inventory, silvicultural practices, and forest management.
2. Knowledge of, or practical experience in, data validation, processing, and quality control, as well as database management, including the integration and management of data from multiple sources.
3. Foundational knowledge, or hands-on experience in, database and application design, development, and maintenance.
4. Well-developed written and oral communication and interpersonal skills to support effective conservation management.

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 Xianfeng Su on (08) •••• •970 or atxianfeng.su@dbca.wa.gov.au.

Closing date: Monday, 24 August 2026 at 12 noon AWST (2pm AEST). No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.