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 Opportunities:
DWER is looking to establish a talent pool within the Environmental Offsets Team, with two immediate vacancy positions to fill:
- 1 x permanent position in the Environmental Offsets team
- 1 x fixed‑term position (2 years, 4 months with possibility of extension or permanency) in the National Pollutant Inventory (NPI)/Environmental Offsets team
NOTE: Applicants may apply for one or both positions and are asked to clearly indicate this in their application.
About the Roles:
- Senior Environmental Officer - Offset Services (Permanent)
This role provides specialist scientific, technical and policy advice relating to environmental offsets. It supports the development and implementation of offsets frameworks, contributes to reform initiatives, and engages with internal and external stakeholders to ensure environmental outcomes are achieved in line with legislative and policy requirements.
- Senior Environmental Officer - National Pollutant Inventory and Environmental Offsets (Fixed-Term)
This role contributes to the management of National Pollutant Inventory data, emissions estimation and reporting processes. It supports data integrity, systems improvement and analytical capability to inform regulatory and policy outcomes, working in collaboration with state and Commonwealth stakeholders.
In addition to the NPI requirements, the Senior Environmental Officer works with the Environmental Offsets Branch to leverage data and analytical capability in support of priority environmental offsets delivery and reform.
In accordance with the approved public sector salary adjustments, salary ranges will increase effective from 13 June 2026, as follows:
- For Specified Calling Level 3 (SCL3), the current salary range of $129,211 - $142,460 per annum will increase to $133,733– $147,446 per annum.
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 Jessica Richings on (08) 6364 6613 or via email at Jessica.Richings@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 the position(s) you are applying for.
- A maximum two (2) page cover letter addressing the relevant Work-Related Requirements (WRRs) for the position(s) you wish to be considered for.
If you are applying for one position, address the WRRs relevant to that role.
If you are applying for both positions, ensure you clearly address the WRRs relevant to each role within your response. Please clearly indicate which examples relate to each position.
- Two (2) referees (one preferred to be a current supervisor or recent manager)
- A copy of your Bachelor of Science qualification (degree and transcript) in an environmental related field.
* Applicants who consider their degree is equivalent to a Bachelor of Science may be asked to confirm and evidence equivalency from the issuing university. Applicants with an overseas qualification must submit a valid assessment from the Overseas Qualification Unit (OQU). For more information visit migration.wa.gov.au
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 pool will operate for a period of 4 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: 4pm Thursday 4 June 2026 (Australian Western Standard Time)
Applications that are in progress or submitted after the closing time will not be accepted.
