As Western Australia’s primary water and environmental regulator, the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) has a responsibility to be an influential and future-focused organisation. Our vision is for a 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:

Are you a strategic leader in governance, risk, and audit looking for your next challenge? Do you want to make a real impact while working in a supportive, collaborative environment? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

This is a permanent opportunity for you to join our team.

The Director - Governance, Risk and Audit plays a pivotal role in supporting the Executive Director - Organisational Performance in leading the governance, integrity, risk, audit, and freedom of information functions across the department. This role is central to the effective implementation of Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Legislation and provides strategic direction to ensure DWER operates in compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory frameworks.

In this role you will engage and collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders, government agencies and partners to deliver respectful and well-informed outcomes. You will be responsible for ensuring the department has appropriate mitigation strategies and champions a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement.

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 Mark Burgess, Executive Director Organisational Performance on (08) 6364 6605 or [email protected] 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 ‘ Quick Apply ’ button 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 how your skills, experience and career achievements meet the work-related requirements for this position.

Two (2) referees (one must 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 6488 or at [email protected] – 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 [email protected] or on (08) 6364 6488.

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, 28 April 2025 (Australian Western Standard Time)

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