As Western Australia’s primary water and environmental regulator, the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation has a responsibility to be an influential and future-focused organisation. Our vision is for a low-carbon Western Australia with a healthy environment and secure water resources for future generations.
The department holds itself accountable to being fair, efficient and effective. We respect First Nations people’s people knowledge and cultural advice. As a forward-looking department we are guided by good science and embrace new technologies and practices. We value and engage with our stakeholders and we strive to be transparent in all we do and to build trusted relationships.
Our values-based culture reflects who we are and how we go about business. We would love you to see some of the exciting work and opportunities available at DWER.
We care | We build trust | Better together | Open minds | We serve to make a difference
Find out more about us by visiting our website at www.dwer.wa.gov.au
The Opportunities: We currently have four (4) fixed term full-time positions available for immediate filling until 30 June 2026 with possibility of extension and/or permanency. This pool will also be used to fill any similar vacancies within the next twelve months.
As the Change Manager for the transformative Environment Online Program, you will spearhead change management initiatives across multiple projects, ensuring effective implementation and broad adoption of a secure digital platform for water and environmental regulatory activities. This role involves orchestrating change activities, conducting impact assessments, building strategic stakeholder relationships, and developing change plans aligned with the program's objectives, streamlining assessments for joint State and Australian Government projects.
- Senior Data Analyst (Level 6):
As the Senior Data Analyst for the transformative Environment Online program, you will contribute to the data architecture to advance the program’s implementation and adoption. You will carry out data initiatives to collect, verify, interpret, analyse, manage and maintain data received from internal and external data sources. You will also identify opportunities and risks and develop appropriate solutions, ensuring efficient data process and practices to facilitate effective integration across the Department.
- Senior Contracts Officer (Level 6):
We are looking for a Senior Contracts Officer to lead the management of our program’s most critical and high-stakes contracts. In this key role, your expertise will shape and guide our procurement policy, planning, and contract formation, ensuring efficient and seamless contract management. You will handle policy exemptions and contract variations with precision, develop renewal and extension strategies, and provide specialised advice that will be pivotal in driving our procurement success. Your leadership and insights will be at the heart of our efforts to achieve excellence in contract management and procurement.
- Senior Program Officer – Change (Level 6):
In this role, you will play a crucial role in embedding practices and behaviours, collaborating with project and business teams to develop and implement change management strategies that promote program awareness and action. This includes conducting impact assessments to understand the potential effects of new initiatives, collaborating on communication plans to effectively convey the importance of sustainability, and supporting training sessions to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to adopt change and addition to continuously monitoring progress and gathering feedback to ensure the changes are sustainable and aligned with the program and department’s goals.
What are we looking for:
- Considerable experience and ability to understand and apply legislation and policy to support government and organisational objectives.
- Well-developed conceptual and analytical, research and evaluation skills with a proven ability to provide innovative solutions to problems and issues.
- Well-developed communication skills, interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders in various contexts.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and contribute to the achievement of team goals and objectives.
- Core leadership behaviours outlined in Leadership Expectations are applicable to these roles and should be demonstrated in the context of Personal Leadership (Level 6) and Leading Others (Level 7). The Personal Leadership context is about the work of individuals not yet in traditional leadership positions who make a direct and immediate difference to the agency. The Leading Others context is about motivating and enabling others to deliver high quality work that contributes to the agency.
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.
What’s in it for me? We provide an inclusive, supportive, and safe workplace that empowers a diverse workforce to make a difference. Becoming a member of our team provides:
- work-life balance and the chance to be a part of a vibrant department.
- the opportunity to be involved with exciting, interesting, and meaningful work.
- competitive salary plus 11.5% 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.
For further information about the opportunity we encourage you to contact Mandy Sahb on (08) 6364 6487or via email mandy.sahb@dwer.wa.gov.au during business hours.
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 of the role you are applying for (as outlined in the specific job descriptions attached).
- Two (2) referees (one preferred to be a current supervisor or recent manager)
Please indicate which position 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.
For technical difficulties while applying online or information about the application process, please contact us for assistance on (08) 6364 7007 or at recruitment@dwer.wa.gov.au – email address not to be used for submission of applications.
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
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 6622.
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. DWER is an equal opportunity employer and as a measure to achieve equality under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people (24 years of age and under) and people with disability who meet the requirements of the position, may be prioritised for appointment.
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.
CLOSING DATE: 4:00pm, Monday 7 April 2025 (Australian Western Standard Time)
Applications that are in progress or submitted after the closing time will not be accepted.
