About the Office of the Appeals Convenor
The Appeals Convenor provides advice to the Minister for Environment on various matters relating to appeals lodged under the Environmental Protection Act 1986 (EP Act). The primary function is the provision of a report which accompanies each appeal and informs the Minister's decision.
The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) supports the Appeals Convenor and Department staff who work in the Office of the Appeals Convenor (OAC) in their work through the provision of corporate support services and is the employing authority for staff of the office. Staff of the OAC are functionally separate to DWER and take direction from the Director at the OAC.
The OAC consists of a team of dynamic and solutions-focused environmental professionals who assist in investigations on a large range of environmental decisions, including environmental impact assessments, permits for clearing native vegetation, vegetation conservation notices, conditions applying to works approvals and licences and noise approvals.
The team work closely and collaboratively to support the Appeals Convenor to conduct their duties. The office is conveniently located in central Perth CBD, close to shops, cafes and public transport with access to a variety of planned building activities and outstanding end-of-trip facilities.
Find out more about us by visiting our website at Office of the Appeals Convenor.
The Opportunity:
The OAC is seeking one permanent opportunity for an Appeals Coordinator to play a key role in delivering timely, evidence-based environmental appeals assessments.
This exciting role is based in the OAC, where you’ll contribute to assessing significant appeals that affect our unique Western Australian environment.
As an Appeals Coordinator (Level 6), you are the face of the Appeals Team. The role collaborates with the Director and supports the Appeals Convenor to ensure streamlined appeals processes from intake to delivery to the Minister. The role works closely with the Appeals Convenor, appellants, proponents and stakeholders across the public sector to resolve often challenging issues through to determination by the Minister. This role is responsible for receiving and triaging all incoming appeals to the Office of the Appeals Convenor, working collaboratively with the Appeals Team to define the appeal grounds and identify key issues. The role requires a high attention to detail to ensure quality of all outputs and that all required information is provided, seeking clarification where required.
If you’re passionate about environmental governance and want to help shape transparent and robust decision-making for Western Australia, we encourage you to apply and make a real impact.
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 Dom Misitano, A/Director, Office of the Appeals Convenor on 0477 593 434 or via email at dom.misitano@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.
- Two (2) referees (one preferred to be a current supervisor or recent manager)
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 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
- 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 process may be used to fill similar vacancies that may arise within DWER and across the WA public sector over the next twelve (12) months. Vacancies may be full-time or part-time, permanent or fixed term with possibility of extension or permanency in a variety of metropolitan and regional locations.
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: Monday 22 December 2025 (Australian Western Standard Time)
Applications that are in progress or submitted after the closing time will not be accepted.
