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 ready to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment—driving innovation, building future skills, and enabling new capabilities—we would love to hear from you.
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:
This is a Permanent Opportunity.
Influence decisions at the highest level and create lasting outcomes.
The Principal Human Resources Consultant - Business Partnering is a strategic role working with assigned portfolios to deliver high-quality services to the Executive leadership team that is responsive, solution focused and tailored to customer’s needs. The role leverages data-driven workforce and industry insights to shape effective strategies and drive innovation.
The Principal HR Consultant provides expert business partnering services on a broad range of strategic workforce matters. By building and maintaining a deep understanding of portfolios and developing strong, trusted stakeholder relationships, the role drives and supports the implementation and delivery of strategic human resource programs and initiatives which supports optimal workforce performance and enable achievement of the department’s objectives.
For this role, you will be Leading Leaders in the context of:
- Setting strategic direction and influencing outcomes across multiple business areas to achieve organisational priorities.
- Building leadership capability by coaching, mentoring, and empowering leaders to deliver through their teams.
- Driving cultural excellence by modelling behaviours that foster inclusion, collaboration, and high performance.
- Navigating complexity and ambiguity, adapting to changing priorities with confidence and guiding others through uncertainty.
- Focusing on high-impact outcomes, ensuring actions and resources align with long-term strategic goals.
- Delivering results through leaders, inspiring, motivating, and enabling them to achieve success and build sustainable capability.
Join us and be part of a department that values innovation, inclusivity, and the evolving nature of work.
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.
For further information about the opportunity, we encourage you to contact Kym Squires, Assistant Director Workforce Strategy on 6364 6827 or via email Kym.Squires@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.
- This position requires the ability for independent travel.
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: 4pm Monday 12 January 2026 (Australian Western Standard Time)
Applications that are in progress or submitted after the closing time will not be accepted.
