Are you interested in contributing to better environmental outcomes for WA through the delivery of a NEW whole-of-government Native Vegetation Policy? 

We are looking for people ready to be at the leading edge, shaping practical reforms for efficiency, clarity and transparency for all stakeholders – along with better native vegetation outcomes for the State.  

We have a number of NEW roles which have been established to help drive improved coordination across the variety of government functions that affect how stakeholders engage with native vegetation – regulatory, voluntary and otherwise. They are “roll your sleeves up and get the job done” roles in a dynamic, collaborative, supportive, fast-paced team. We have a sense of humour and a flat structure.

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 and committed.  We respect First Nations 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; to be transparent in all we do and build trusted relationships.

About You:

We are looking to build a team of people who have skills and experience in the following areas:

• Public policy-making (not limited to environmental policy)
• Communications and stakeholder engagement
• Economics (environmental or resource economics, natural capital accounting)
• Environmental regulation and legislation (in particular, offsets)
• Strategic landscape planning (ecological connectivity and function)
• Environmental mapping based on remote sensing (use in management decisions)
• Business improvement (with a focus on regulatory process and outcomes)

To be successful in our team, you will need to have:

• Project and/or program management skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to manage diverse stakeholders and influence without formal power in an inter-organisational setting.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to apply these to ensure high quality advice, policy-making or project delivery.
• A sense of humour, and ability to respond to uncertainty as an opportunity.

About the Opportunities:

We have a variety of NEW roles in our Native Vegetation Strategy branch, aimed at steering outcome-focussed, practical reforms for clarity, transparency, efficiency for all stakeholders – along with better environmental outcomes.

Policy roles in the branch:

• scope, steer and lead impactful strategic policy reform projects and initiatives
• analyse complex problems and translate strategic direction into practical action and tangible outputs
• inspire colleagues and stakeholders to see and commit to the way forward
• apply effective stakeholder engagement and robust governance so that project outputs meet needs, are wanted, endorsed, accepted and implemented.

To find out more about our Policy roles and how to apply, click here

Program and project roles in the branch:

• coordinate and manage projects and programs and ensure robust governance and reliable milestone delivery.
• apply effective stakeholder engagement, governance and co-design processes so that project outputs meet needs, are wanted, endorsed, accepted and implemented.
• build and leverage networks, apply innovation and an outcome-focus to solve project and program delivery challenges.

To find out more about our Program and project roles and how to apply, click here

Technical roles in the branch:

• apply their significant technical expertise to meaningfully link science to policy and management, tailoring communication style to meet audience needs.
• coordinate and manage projects and programs to ensure robust governance and reliable milestone delivery.
• apply effective stakeholder engagement and so that project outputs meet needs, are wanted, endorsed, accepted and implemented.

To find out more about our Technical roles and how to apply, click here.

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 any of the opportunities, we encourage you to contact Anya Lam on (08) 6364 6871 or anya.lam@dwer.wa.gov.au during business hours.

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