International Applicant Recruitment Campaign

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.

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:

There’s never been a better time to join our team! At the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER), we support Western Australia’s community, economy, and environment by managing and regulating the state’s environment and water resources and we’re looking for diverse, passionate people to join our team of leading experts. 

Our department is a well-respected provider of scientific evidence and analysis with staff who strive to make a difference managing Western Australia’s water and environment and we’re always keen to engage with passionate and talented people wanting to make a difference in the fields of: 

• Environmental specialists/officers
• Climate specialists/officers
• Air Quality specialists/officers
• Water Science specialists/officers
• Engineers
• Water data auditors
• Hydrogeologists
• Hydrologists

With offices in Joondalup and across the state of Western Australia you’re sure to find a location and opportunity that allows you to be a part of the team working towards securing a cleaner, healthier environmental future. 

As a department we recognise that flexible working arrangements support effective work-life balance, empower 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 Ben Hastings via email at Benjamin.Hastings@dwer.wa.gov.au

How to apply

If you have experience in the fields related above and are looking at moving to Australia, please register your interest 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 one of the roles mentioned above.
• Any copies of qualifications that you have obtained.

Please Note: DWER conducts employment screening which may include a National Criminal History check.

Immigrating to Australia 

We know how much of a big decision this would be and the time that is required. This is why we have included some important information below and attached in our FAQ to assist you in making the decision to join us down under.

Immigrating - Department of Home Affairs 

Banking - Register of authorised deposit-taking institutions | APRA 

Taxes - Tax and super in Australia: what you need to know | Australian Taxation Office (ato.gov.au) 

Superannuation - Your superannuation basics | Australian Taxation Office (ato.gov.au) 

Overseas Qualification Assessment - Department of Home Affairs 

For technical difficulties while applying online or information about the application process, please contact us for assistance on (08) 6364 6471 or at recruitment@dwer.wa.gov.au – email address not to be used for submission of applications.

Access Needs

If you have any access needs that may require adjustment to allow you to fully participate in registering your interest including alternate methods of communication, or to request a document in an alternative format please contact us at recruitment@dwer.wa.gov.au

Next steps?

Once you have registered your interest, we will be able to consider you for any future opportunities. If an opportunity arises we will be in touch via email with the next steps. As this register of interest will be advertised until June, please allow some time for this process to occur.

This register of interest will be available until 30 June 2023.