Join Us in Shaping Western Australia's Future
At the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER), 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:
This is a Permanent opportunity
About the opportunity
The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join our Assurance Directorate as the Manager Assurance Services.
In this senior role, you will lead a diverse and high-performing branch responsible for delivering key strategic, policy, governance, and program functions that support effective and consistent regulation across the directorate. This includes oversight of regulatory fees, Freedom of Information coordination, training and workforce support, governance, risk and audit, assurance reform, program delivery, legislation and policy, and asset and budget tracking.
Your leadership will help embed risk-based regulatory practices, strengthen governance maturity, and drive continuous improvement to support better environmental outcomes for Western Australia.
This is an exciting opportunity for a values-driven leader who thrives in a complex and dynamic environment and is committed to building capability, driving reform, and enabling high-quality regulatory services.
Role requirements
The role requires substantial experience leading assurance, governance and regulatory support functions, with the ability to provide high level, evidence-based advice and resolve complex issues using risk-based decision making.
Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, along with proven leadership in building capability and a high performing, values driven culture.
Strong knowledge of relevant public sector frameworks, legislation and industrial instruments is required, and experience delivering service improvements, reforms or strategic initiatives is essential.
Project management and interagency coordination experience is desirable.
Our people, our leaders, our values
At DWER, every employee is a leader. This role reflects the expectations of Leading Others, demonstrating behaviours that enable collaboration, capability building, and performance.
Our values—We serve to make a difference | We build trust | We care | Open minds | Better together—define who we are and how we work.
We are committed to creating a workplace that is culturally safe, inclusive, and diverse, where everyone feels valued and respected. This includes upholding equity, diversity and inclusion, work health and safety, and ethical principles, and demonstrating cultural responsiveness, particularly in working with Aboriginal people and communities.
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 Alex Bite on 08 6364 6609 or via email alex.bite@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.
- A current WA C‑Class driver’s licence is required.
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 Thursday 5 March 2026 (Australian Western Standard Time)
Applications that are in progress or submitted after the closing time will not be accepted.
