Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions Graduate Program

Work (and play) in regional WA! – Build your career with the Parks and Wildlife Service graduate program.

About the program

2026 AAGE Top Graduate Employer

Western Australia’s Parks and Wildlife Service is set to launch an exciting 2 year graduate development program in 2025.

We’re looking for graduates to join our experienced teams to work in some of the state’s most spectacular natural environments across 9 regional locations - from Broome in the north to Esperance in the south. 

Picture your next 2 years being surrounded by supportive colleagues, gaining practical and hands-on skills, giving back to the environment and regional communities – with time to enjoy WA’s natural environment at its best.

It won’t just be a job, but a chance to build practical skills while gaining experiences you'll remember for life.

As a Parks and Wildlife graduate you can use your degree to contribute to:   

  • conserving WA’s unique plants and animals
  • undertaking prescribed burning and bushfire response to manage ecosystems and protect communities
  • jointly managing national and marine parks, and conservation reserves with Traditional Owners
  • visitor appreciation and enjoyment of WA’s parks and reserves
  • conserving WA’s unique forests and ecosystems
  • protecting unique marine and coastal environments

Program highlights

  • Orientation week in Exmouth to meet peers and department leaders
  • 2 year program with structured learning and development
  • Regionally based positions across the state
  • Rotations through multiple service areas
  • Exposure to mentors
  • On the job learning backed by training opportunities
  • Networking opportunities with DBCA peers and Public Sector Commission graduates
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Free access to national parks

Attributes we are seeking in candidates

  • Passionate about caring for WA’s biodiversity and looking after country
  • Self motivated and enthusiastic
  • Team player and strong collaborator
  • Values driven and accountable
  • Good at problem solving and able to think through complexity
  • Willing to have a go
  • Loves being outdoors

Application dates

Applications for our program are not currently open. Please check back in for updates.

Go to Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions for more information.

Contact us

Sophie Cook 
Graduate Development Program Coordinator
0428 618 704
learning@dbca.wa.gov.au

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