Overview
Environmental Regulation Senior Environmental Officer and Manager Talent Pool
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Role context
The Department is establishing a pool of experienced professionals to fill immediate and future vacancies for Senior Environmental Officers and Managers (Specified Calling Level 3 and 4) within our Environmental Regulation division. Roles may come from mining, oil and gas, manufacturing, energy, agriculture, primary production, waste management, environmental consulting or government, with skills transferable to DWER.
Opportunities
Fixed-Term opportunities available until June 2027 within the new Heavy Industries branch (one Senior Environmental Officer and one Manager), with potential for extension or permanency. Two permanent Senior Environmental Officer vacancies are also available within the Resource Industries branch. The pool may also be used to fill fixed-term contracts and permanent vacancies in other Environmental Regulation branches including Waste Industries and Process Industries.
The Heavy Industries branch regulates major manufacturing, energy, refining, bulk material loading and other state-significant projects or priority, technically complex projects. The Resource Industries branch regulates raw material processing and mining operations, including wastewater treatment, power generation and waste management. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across industry, government and the community.
Responsibilities
* Independently assess and manage complex applications for works approvals and licences under Part V of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 and make decisions under delegated authority.
* Lead the resolution of complex, contentious and/or environmentally sensitive issues.
* Provide expert advice to internal teams and external stakeholders, blending regulatory insight with scientific expertise.
* Mentor and support fellow environmental officers, helping build technical capability across the team.
* Improve how we regulate by supporting the development of clear policies, practical guidance, and efficient processes that strengthen regulatory delivery and environmental outcomes.
This role suits experienced environmental professionals with strong scientific and regulatory expertise, excellent communication and a collaborative mindset.
Manager responsibilities
* Lead with purpose — manage a diverse, talented team regulating industrial emissions and discharges, guiding them through complex environmental challenges.
* Own the approvals process — oversee assessments of works approval and licence applications under Part V of the Environmental Protection Act 1986, ensuring decisions are sound and enforceable under delegated authority.
* Drive strategic change — shape policy, refine processes, and champion regulatory reform through hands-on involvement in improvement initiatives.
* Inspire high performance — foster a team culture that is motivated, innovative and collaborative where ideas thrive and impact is real.
This leadership role suits professionals with strong background in environmental assessment, regulation, team leadership and stakeholder engagement.
Flexibility and diversity
Flexible working arrangements are supported to promote work-life balance and productivity. We are committed to an equitable and diverse workforce with an inclusive and supportive environment. We value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women and youth.
Contact and next steps
For further information or to discuss how your experience can transfer to a Senior Environmental Officer or Manager – Heavy Industries role at DWER, contact Amine Fisher, Senior Manager Heavy Industries, on during business hours or via email at
CLOSING DATE: 4pm Thursday 16 October 2025 (Australian Western Standard Time)
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Research, Project Management, and Strategy/Planning
* Industries
* Government Administration, Environmental Services, and Air, Water, and Waste Program Management
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