Environmental Regulation Senior Environmental Officer and Manager Talent Pool
Salary:
Specified Calling Level 3 & 4- $129,211-$157,135 pa plus 12% super, PSCSAA 2024
Position No:
Pool Ref 1025A
Work Type:
Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time
Location:
Joondalup
Closing Date:
2025-10-16 4:00 PM
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Are you an experienced environmental professional looking to diversify your career? Do you want to make a positive impact on the community and environment while enjoying a great work life balance?
Be part of a dynamic team driving environmental protection in Western Australia in a role that blends scientific and regulatory expertise, and real-world impact.
Join Us in Shaping Western Australia's Future
At the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation, we’re not just hiring, we’re building the future. As Western Australia embarks on a bold agenda to remain the strongest economy in the nation, we play a critical role in delivering on government priorities: supporting sustainable development across the state, enabling renewable energy, protecting our environment, and securing our water future.
We are an influential and future-focused organisation, working at the intersection of science, policy, and community. We’re guided by good science, cultural knowledge, and a values-based culture that reflects who we are and how we go about our work.
If you're driven to make a real impact, whether it's supporting industry transformation, driving innovation in environmental regulation, enabling clean energy, or restoring waterways we invite you to bring your talent, your ideas, and your commitment to a team that’s delivering for today and planning for tomorrow.
Be part of something bigger. Be part of DWER.
We care | We build trust | Better together | Open minds | We serve to make a difference
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The Opportunity:
The Department is seeking to establish a pool of experienced and talented professionals to fill both immediate and future vacancies for Senior Environmental Officers and Managers (Specified Calling Level 3 and 4) within our Environmental Regulation division. Whether you come from a career in mining, oil and gas, manufacturing, energy, agriculture, primary production, waste management, environmental consulting or government, your skills and knowledge can transfer into a rewarding role with DWER.
We currently have Fixed-Term opportunities available until June 2027 within our new Heavy Industries branch, with the potential for extension or permanency. These include roles for one (1) Senior Environmental Officer and one (1) Manager. In addition we have two (2) permanent Senior Environmental Officer vacancies to fill immediately within our Resource Industries branch.
The newly established Heavy Industries branch leads the regulation of major manufacturing, energy, refining, bulk material loading and other industry projects having State Significant project status or otherwise a priority, significant or technically complex project. As part of a team dedicated to excellence in environmental regulation, you will play a key role in one of DWER’s most dynamic and high-impact areas, helping to shape sustainable outcomes for some of the State’s most significant development projects.
The Resource Industries branch oversees the regulation of the State’s raw material processing and mining operations, including mineral sands extraction and associated activities such as wastewater treatment, power generation, and waste management. As a member of the team you have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders across industry, government and the community.
This pool will also be used to fill fixed term contract and permanent vacancies arising within other Environmental Regulation division branches including Waste Industries and Process Industries. We are looking for experienced environmental professionals who would embrace the opportunity to be part of a motivated team responsible for regulation of industrial emissions and discharges from prescribed premises under Part V of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 through a works approval and licensing process.
Senior Environmental Officer (SCL3)
As a Senior Environmental Officer within the Environmental Regulation division, you will:
- 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 both 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 our regulatory delivery and environmental outcomes.
This role is ideal for experienced environmental professionals with strong scientific and regulatory expertise, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative mindset.
Manager (SCL4)
As a Manager within the Environmental Regulation division you will:
- Lead with purpose — manage a diverse, talented team regulating industrial emissions and discharges, while 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, enforceable, and made with confidence under delegated authority.
- Drive strategic change — bring your voice to the table by shaping policy, refining processes, and championing regulatory reform through hands-on involvement in improvement initiatives.
- Inspire high performance — cultivate a team culture that’s motivated, innovative, and collaborative — where people thrive, ideas flow, and impact is real.
This leadership role suits experienced environmental professionals with a strong background in environmental assessment and regulation, team leadership and management, and collaborative stakeholder engagement and relationship building.
As a department we recognise that flexible working arrangements support effective work-life balance, empowers our people and increases team productivity. We are committed to creating an equitable and diverse workforce that promotes an inclusive and supportive workplace environment. We value the unique diversity of experience that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women and youth bring to our workforce.
Our strength is the diversity of our people and their experience so for further information about the opportunity, or to discuss how your experience and knowledge can transfer into a role as an Senior Environmental Officer or Manager Heavy Industries here at DWER, we encourage you to contact Amine Fisher. Senior Manager Heavy Industries on 9726 4144 during business hours or via email at amine.fisher@dwer.wa.gov.au.
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 or below) 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)
- A copy of your Bachelor of Science qualification (degree and transcript) in an environmental related field*
Please indicate which level you are applying for and ensure your response addresses the work-related requirements of the relevant position description.
Please Note:
- To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have documentary evidence of entitlement to live and work in Australia for the duration of the employment opportunity.
- DWER conducts employment screening which may include a National Criminal History check.
- Applicants who consider their degree is equivalent to a Bachelor of Science may be asked to confirm and evidence equivalency from the issuing university. Applicants with an overseas qualification must submit a valid assessment from the Overseas Qualification Unit (OQU). For more information visit
For technical difficulties while applying online or information about the application process, please contact us for assistance on (08) 6364 7800 or at recruitment@dwer.wa.gov.au – email address not to be used for submission of applications.
What's in it for me
We provide an inclusive, agile, and safe workplace that empowers a diverse workforce to make a difference. We offer professional development opportunities, recognise the importance of work-life balance and wellness initiatives, and provide:
- The opportunity to be involved with exciting, compelling, and meaningful work.
- Fully flexible working arrangements that are encouraged to facilitate an awesome work-life balance.
- Competitive salary plus 12% employer superannuation contribution and access to salary packaging options.
- Access to an assortment of personal and professional development and training opportunities.
- Leading wellness program promoting a healthy work / life balance that includes funded flu vaccinations and employee assistance programs.
- A strong networking and social environment.
- Clearly defined career progression pathways.
Access Needs
We use the National Relay Service (NRS) to ensure we are accessible to people who are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment. NRS can help you connect with us on:
- TTY/voice calls – 133 677
- Speak & Listen – 1300 555 727
- SMS relay – 0423 677 767
If you have any access needs that may require adjustment to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, including alternate methods of communication, or to request a document in an alternative format please contact us at recruitment@dwer.wa.gov.au or on (08) 6364 7800.
This pool will operate for a period of 12 months with vacancies being offered at part or full time on a permanent or fixed term contract basis with the possibility of extension or permanency. Pool applicants do not hold a right of review against appointment decisions made from the pool.
Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy may be considered for subsequent vacancies in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of Commissioner's Instruction 2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy.
CLOSING DATE: 4pm Thursday 16 October 2025 (Australian Western Standard Time)
Applications that are in progress or submitted after the closing time will not be accepted.
📌 Environmental Regulation Senior Environmental Officer and Manager Talent Pool
🏢 Government of Western Australia
📍 Joondalup