Communications Officer (Fire)
Department of Biodiversity Conservation And Attractions
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Make a real impact by helping protect WA's environment and communities.
Work in a fast-paced, purpose-driven team
Enjoy diverse projects and professional growth opportunities
Make a real impact by helping protect WA's environment and communities.
Work in a fast-paced, purpose-driven team
Enjoy diverse projects and professional growth opportunities
Position No: DBCA3173920
Salary/Level: Level 5, $105,167 - $114,938 p.a. plus Superannuation
Tenure: 12 months Fixed-term (with the possibility of extension), Full-time
Location: Kensington, Western Australia
Help us share the story of WA’s incredible wildlife, parks, and conservation areas.
About Us
The Public Information and Corporate Affairs Branch delivers services that help people appreciate, understand, and enjoy Western Australia’s wildlife, parks, and conservation areas. Our work includes media relations, communications, social media coordination, and public safety information during department-managed incidents such as bushfires.
About the Role
As a Communications Officer, you’ll be part of a dynamic, fast-paced team delivering timely, accurate information to the community and showcasing the department’s achievements through proactive and reactive media and communications outputs.
If you have demonstrated experience in a similar media and communications role, excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills, and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities and deadlines, we think you would be a great fit for our team.
Your responsibilities include:
- Creating and issuing community safety warnings for bushfires and other incidents.
- Participating in the branch’s after-hours media roster (including weeknights and some weekends).
- Generating media coverage of the department’s programs, operations and achievements across multiple media and communications channels.
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 three (3) 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
- Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following communications environments: journalism or public relations or government communications or corporate communications.
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure on diverse projects, set priorities and meet deadlines concurrently.
- Demonstrated experience in understanding and managing contentious communications issues.
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 Conor Doherty on (08) 9219 9919.
Closing date: Tuesday, 9 December 2025 at 12 noon AWST (3pm AEDT). No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.