Salary: Specified Calling Level 4, $146,998 - $157,135 pa PSCSAA 2024

Position No: Pool Ref 0625B

Location: Joondalup & all regional WA locations considered

Join the Team Shaping Western Australia's Environmental Future

Apply Your Technical Expertise to Make a Lasting Impact

As Western Australia’s primary water and environmental regulator, the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation 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.

We are excited to offer three (3) opportunities to join our Environmental Protection Authority Services (EPAS) directorate — two (2) permanent and one (1) fixed-term position (three years).

Are you a dedicated and experienced environmental professional ready to make a real impact? Join us in leading science-based environmental impact assessments under Part IV of the Environmental Protection Act 1986. You’ll play a key role in shaping Western Australia’s environmental future by delivering high-quality environmental advice that supports the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) and the Ministers for Environment and Water. Your work will contribute to government priorities and drive continuous improvement in environmental impact assessment within Western Australia.

As a Principal Environmental Officer, you will assess state-significant, complex, and often high-profile development proposals, requiring consultation and negotiation on environmental matters with a range of diverse stakeholder groups from across department, government, industry, and the community. You’ll also provide leadership, mentoring, and scientific guidance to your peers, while supporting the branch manager on strategic initiatives and urgent or contentious environmental matters.

Want to know more? Click the Quick Apply link to be directed to the Jobs WA website for further information and application submission.

We would love you to see some of the exciting work and opportunities available at DWER. Find out more about us by visiting our website at www.dwer.wa.gov.au.

This pool will operate for a period of 12 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 on Monday, 14 July 2025 (Australian Western Standard Time)