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
Find out more about us by visiting our website at www.dwer.wa.gov.au
The Opportunity:
We are establishing a pool of experienced and talented Executive Officers to fill both immediate and future positions. Right now, we have one permanent Level 4 position and one permanent Level 5 position available within our Approvals portfolio.
This is an opportunity to work closely with senior leaders, gain exposure to strategic decision-making, and build a career in environmental policy and governance.
About the Roles
Executive Officer – Assurance (Level 4)
As an Executive Officer at Level 4, you will provide high-level administrative and executive support to an Executive Director. You will manage diaries, emails, and correspondence, prioritise and refer matters appropriately, and organise high-level meetings and activities. You will liaise across the Directorate, prepare ministerial and departmental briefs, and contribute to policy development and strategic initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organised, detail-oriented, and ready to build expertise in environmental regulation.
Executive Officer – Deputy Director General Approvals (Level 5)
At Level 5, you will work at the heart of strategic decision-making, providing exceptional support to the Deputy Director General Approvals. You will manage correspondence and ministerial reporting, coordinate meetings and events, and maintain strong relationships across the department and with key stakeholders, including the Minister’s Office. You will supervise one Administrative Officer and contribute to special projects, research, and analysis that inform high-level decisions. This role suits someone with strong leadership skills, excellent communication, and the confidence to handle sensitive matters with discretion.
At the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation, we are committed to fostering a modern workplace that supports flexibility, collaboration, and wellbeing.
Our flexible work arrangements include options for alternative work locations and adaptable schedules, designed to accommodate a variety of professional and personal needs.
We recognise that effective work can happen in different settings, and our approach reflects this, enabling staff to contribute meaningfully while maintaining balance and resilience.
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.
Join us and be part of a department that values innovation, inclusivity, and the evolving nature of work.
For further information about the opportunity, we encourage you to contact Karen Payne on 08 6364 6883 or via email karen.payne@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 maximum of 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)
Please indicate which level you are applying for and ensure your response addresses the work-related requirements of the relevant position description.
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.
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 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 4 December 2025 (Australian Western Standard Time)
Applications that are in progress or submitted after the closing time will not be accepted.
