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Position No: 101551
Work Type: Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: Joondalup or other location by agreement
Looking to take the lead and make a difference for the WA community and environment? We are looking for a seasoned leader with an advanced scientific and a technical working knowledge of emerging scientific issues as they relate to environmental science disciplines at state, national and international levels. You will have extensive experience in and an understanding of the standards, legislation, policy and processes involved in environmental science including air quality assessment, contaminated sites management, environmental noise regulation and waste regulation.
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.
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 This is a permanent opportunity with an immediate commencement. Come and join us as the Director, Environmental Science in the Assurance Directorate within our Approvals Portfolio which is responsible for providing integrated and coordinated environmental approval services for Western Australia.
You will partner with the Executive Director Assurance to lead and manage the Environmental Science Division, delivering highly specialised environmental science disciplines and regulatory activities to achieve environmental and departmental outcomes.
The Assurance Directorate is responsible for; leading the Department through regulatory assurance activities by closing the regulatory cycle, anticipating and mitigating risks, utilising the best available intelligence and science to make informed decisions, embracing technology to focus on objectives and implementing best practice assurance, principles and processes and the provision of a low carbon Western Australia with a healthy environment and secure water resources for future generations. The Assurance Directorate consists of three functional areas, Environmental Science, Operational Assurance and Water Assurance.
The Director Environmental Science provides a leadership role both internally and across key stakeholder agencies, ensuring the development, assessment, and delivery of evidence-based and responsive applied science knowledge, technical advice, monitoring, and solutions enabling the Department to function as a world-class, science-based regulator.
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 Ruth Dowd during business hours at via email at
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 with a focus on your ability to lead collectively internally and across key stakeholders to support the achievement of strategic goals. 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. As part of this selection for this process, DWER may use a variety of testing methods including video interviews, psychometric assessments and group testing. DWER may also conduct an executive search to further supplement the field. All of the role-specific requirements and leadership behaviours in the attached JDF will be assessed as part of the process. For technical difficulties while applying online or information about the application process, please contact us for assistance on or at – email address not to be used for submission of applications.
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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 Friday, 11 October 2024 (Australian Western Standard Time)
Applications that are in progress or submitted after the closing time will not be accepted.
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