About the Office of the Appeals Convenor
The Office of the Appeals Convenor (OAC) plays a critical role in Western Australia’s environmental decision-making framework. The Appeals Convenor provides independent advice to the Minister for the Environment on appeals made under the Environmental Protection Act 1986 (EP Act). This includes investigating appeals and providing reports and recommendations to support the Minister’s decision-making.
The OAC is supported by the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER), which provides corporate services and is the employing authority for OAC staff. While supported by DWER, OAC staff are functionally separate and work under the direction of the Director of the OAC, supporting the independent investigation of environmental appeals.
The OAC is a collaborative and solutions-focused team that works across a diverse range of environmental matters, including environmental impact assessments, native vegetation clearing, works approvals and licences, vegetation conservation notices and noise approvals. The team works closely together to support the Appeals Convenor and contribute to fair, transparent and effective environmental decision-making.
Located in the Perth CBD, the OAC offers a professional and supportive workplace, with convenient access to public transport, shops and cafes, as well as modern end-of-trip facilities.
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Find out more about us by visiting our websites at www.dwer.wa.gov.au and www.oac.wa.gov.au.
The Opportunity:
The OAC is seeking a permanent Appeals Support Officer to play an important role in supporting the timely and effective management of environmental appeals.
This exciting role is based in the OAC, where you’ll contribute to the assessment of appeals that affect our unique Western Australian environment.
If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys coordinating complex pieces of work and takes pride in delivering high-quality outcomes, this could be the role for you.
As the Appeals Support Officer (Level 5), you will work closely with the Appeals Coordinator and the broader Appeals Team to support the appeals process from lodgement through to determination by the Minister. You will assist with receiving and triaging incoming appeals, checking information and documentation, monitoring appeal progress and statutory timeframes, and preparing correspondence, reports and records.
The role works with appellants, proponents and stakeholders across government and the community, helping to ensure information is complete, accurate and progressed in a timely way. Success in this role will come from your ability to communicate effectively, build productive working relationships, exercise sound judgement and maintain a high level of attention to detail when working with complex and often sensitive information.
You’ll have the opportunity to work as part of a collaborative team where your contribution directly supports the integrity, efficiency and effectiveness of an important statutory environmental appeals process. If you’re organised, enjoy working collaboratively and want to contribute to a fair, transparent and effective environmental appeals process in Western Australia, we encourage you to apply.
Why Join OAC?
The OAC plays a critical role in Western Australia's environmental decision-making framework. As part of a small and highly specialised team, you will work on complex and often high-profile environmental appeals, contributing to rigorous, impartial and evidence-based assessment processes.
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, diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels supported and valued. We recognise the unique skills, perspectives and experiences that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women and young people bring to our workforce, and we encourage applications from these groups.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
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 April Champion, Principal Environmental Officer – Appeals, on 6364 7203 during business hours or via email at April.Champion@oac.wa.gov.au.
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.
Applicants found suitable, but not selected for this opportunity may be offered opportunities in similar or subsequent vacancies that arise within a period of up to six (6) months from endorsement of the recruitment decision. 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.
CLOSING DATE: 4pm 25 November 2026 (Australian Western Standard Time)
Applications that are in progress or submitted after the closing time will not be accepted.
