This is a Permanent opportunity
About the opportunity
The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join our Assurance Directorate as the Manager Assurance Services.
In this senior role, you will lead a diverse and high-performing branch responsible for delivering key strategic, policy, governance, and program functions that support effective and consistent regulation across the directorate. This includes oversight of regulatory fees, Freedom of Information coordination, training and workforce support, governance, risk and audit, assurance reform, program delivery, legislation and policy, and asset and budget tracking.
Your leadership will help embed risk-based regulatory practices, strengthen governance maturity, and drive continuous improvement to support better environmental outcomes for Western Australia.
This is an exciting opportunity for a values-driven leader who thrives in a complex and dynamic environment and is committed to building capability, driving reform, and enabling high-quality regulatory services.
Role requirements
The role requires substantial experience leading assurance, governance and regulatory support functions, with the ability to provide high level, evidence-based advice and resolve complex issues using risk-based decision making.
Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, along with proven leadership in building capability and a high performing, values driven culture.
Strong knowledge of relevant public sector frameworks, legislation and industrial instruments is required, and experience delivering service improvements, reforms or strategic initiatives is essential. Project management and interagency coordination experience is desirable.
How to apply
If you believe you have what it takes to succeed in this opportunity, please apply online by clicking the 'Apply for Job' button (above) and provide the following in Word or PDF format:
A comprehensive CV that details your experience relevant to this opportunity;
A two (2) page cover letter outlining the key responsibilities and achievements you have had during your career in context of the work-related requirements.
Two (2) referees (one preferred to be a current supervisor or recent manager)
CLOSING DATE: 4pm Thursday 5 March 2026 (Australian Western Standard Time)