Enhance Western Australia’s future climate resilience

The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation leads and coordinates advice to Government on climate resilience and has a responsibility to be an influential and future-focused organisation. Our vision is for a resilient, low-carbon Western Australia with a healthy environment and secure water resources for future generations.

The department holds itself accountable to being fair, efficient and effective. We respect First Nations people’s people knowledge and cultural advice. As a forward-looking department we are guided by good science and embrace new technologies and practices. We value and engage with our stakeholders and we strive to be transparent in all we do and to build trusted relationships.

Our values-based culture reflects who we are and how we go about business. We would love you to see some of the exciting work and opportunities available at 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 an opportunity for maternity leave backfill, for an initial period of 12 months with possible extension / permanency.

The Senior Manager Climate Adaption develops and advises on complex policy issues in the area of climate science, climate risk and adaptation.

The role leads, manages and coordinates advice to Government on climate resilience and implementation of the Western Australian Climate Adaptation Strategy, including delivery of climate change projections and evaluation of the effectiveness of adaptation measures.

The position manages and directs the work the Climate Adaptation Branch, while developing and strengthening external stakeholder relationships to support delivery of policy and programs to enhance climate resilience.

The Senior Manager provides leadership to consultation processes and stakeholder engagement processes undertaken by the Climate Directorate including providing coordination and leadership of high level external advisory groups.

As a department we recognise that flexible working arrangements support effective work-life balance, empowers our people and increases team productivity. 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 Sarah Gill, Executive Director Climate on (08) 6364 6935 during business hours or via email at [email protected]

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)

CLOSING DATE: 4pm Tuesday, 29 April 2025 (Australian Western Standard Time)

Applications that are in progress or submitted after the closing time will not be accepted.