Data Architect
The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) is a vibrant agency committed to ensuring Western Australia’s resources and environment are healthy and able to support a strong economy and thriving communities, now and into the future. DWER is responsible for environmental and water regulation, creating a ‘one stop shop’ for industry and developers providing greater opportunities for streamlining and simplifying regulation.
Our values-based culture reflects who we are and how we go about business.
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 a permanent full-time opportunity.
The department’s Enterprise Data Assets are at the heart of the organisation’s capabilities and functions. Their structure, integration, composition, and integrity are critical to the successful implementation of the department’s Environment Online (EO) Program as well as other future transformations. The department requires absolute trust in the veracity of its core operational systems of data and the capability to gain new insights.
The Data Architect role will work with key business stakeholders across the large programs of business change, with external agencies, suppliers, and customers, and will be responsible for developing data architectures, enabling data integration and data sharing initiatives, articulating strategies and actionable roadmaps, and implementing and managing overarching data governance processes. The Data Architect will chair the Data and Analytics Advisory Group (DAAG) which is a cross-functional data working group, essential to supporting the department’s maturity toward becoming an insights and evidence-based, data-driven regulator in a climate of legislative reform.
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 people, 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 Sam Osborn on 0477 713 023 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 ‘Apply for Job’ button at the top/bottom of the screen.
To be eligible for appointment applicants must have proof of entitlement to work in Australia.
To apply for this opportunity please submit:
- A detailed CV (no more than 5) pages including two referees;
- A three (3) page covering letter addressing the Essential Work Related Requirements and evidence of any of the Desirable Work Related Requirements if applicable, outlined in the attached Position Description;
- Applicable supporting documentation as specified in the Position Description
Further information
The Position Description is attached to provide further insight into the opportunity. Please refer to the Applicant Information Pack and Position Description as these documents will assist you in preparing your application.
We encourage you to apply online. 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, please contact us at recruitment@dwer.wa.gov.au on (08) 6364 6488.
If you have a hearing or speech impairment, the National Relay Service (NRS) can help you connect with us on the following numbers:
TTY/voice calls – 133 677
Speak & Listen – 1300 555 727
SMS relay – 0423 677 767
For difficulties when downloading documents, applying online or general recruitment enquires please contact recruitment@dwer.wa.gov.au or (08) 6364 6488 prior to the closing date. This email address is not to be used for the submission of applications.
Subsequent vacancies to this position may be filled by suitable applicants for a period of up to six months.
This process may also be used to identify suitable applicants for similar vacancies that arise within the next twelve months. These positions may be part or full time on a permanent or fixed term contract basis with the possibility of extension or permanency in a variety of metropolitan and regional locations.
CLOSING DATE: 4pm, Monday 6 September 2021 (Australia Western Standard Time)
Any submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.
