Join Us in Shaping Western Australia's Future
At the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation, we’re not just hiring, we’re building the future. As Western Australia embarks on a bold agenda to remain the strongest economy in the nation, we play a critical role in delivering on government priorities: supporting sustainable development across the state, enabling renewable energy, protecting our environment, and securing our water future.
We are an influential and future-focused organisation, working at the intersection of science, policy, and community. We’re guided by good science, cultural knowledge, and a values-based culture that reflects who we are and how we go about our work.
If you're driven to make a real impact, whether it's supporting industry transformation, driving innovation in environmental regulation, enabling clean energy, or restoring waterways we invite you to bring your talent, your ideas, and your commitment to a team that’s delivering for today and planning for tomorrow.
Be part of something bigger. Be part of DWER.
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:
We currently have one Permanent opportunity to fill immediately and the possibility of additional fixed- term positions over the next 12 months.
The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) is seeking a Ministerial Services Officer to support the coordination, monitoring and preparation of Ministerial, Parliamentary and Government business correspondence and briefing notes. The role ensures timely, accurate and high-quality outcomes that comply with departmental policies, procedures and Government standards.
Reporting to the Senior Policy Officer, the position manages ministerial correspondence and enquiries from receipt to completion, including coordinating return advice, briefing notes and executive correspondence. The role provides editorial oversight to ensure professional presentation consistent with style guides, maintains registers and databases, tracks and reports on matters using online systems, and responds to internal and external enquiries in line with agreed service standards. The Ministerial Services Officer works collaboratively across the department, builds effective stakeholder relationships, contributes to continuous improvement of ministerial processes, and supports quality and consistency in ministerial material. The role may also assist with staff training and the development of guidance materials relating to ministerial and parliamentary processes.
At DWER, every employee is a leader. This role aligns with the Personal Leader capability and requires behaviours consistent with the Department’s Leadership Expectations and values of making a difference, building trust, caring, open minds and working better together. Employees are expected to demonstrate commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, ethical conduct, work health and safety, and cultural responsiveness.
The successful applicant will have experience applying legislation and policy, analysing information to develop practical solutions, preparing high-quality correspondence and briefing materials within tight timeframes, communicating effectively with a broad range of stakeholders, and working collaboratively in a changing environment.
At the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation, we are committed to fostering a modern workplace that supports flexibility, collaboration, and wellbeing.
Our flexible work arrangements include options for alternative work locations and adaptable schedules, designed to accommodate a variety of professional and personal needs.
We recognise that effective work can happen in different settings, and our approach reflects this, enabling staff to contribute meaningfully while maintaining balance and resilience.
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.
Join us and be part of a department that values innovation, inclusivity, and the evolving nature of work.
For further information about the opportunity, we encourage you to contact Shane Sanders on 08 6364 7563or via email shane.sanders@dwer.wa.gov.au 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 (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 in context of the work related requirements.
- Two (2) referees (one preferred to be a current supervisor or recent manager)
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.
For technical difficulties while applying online or information about the application process, please contact us for assistance on (08) 6364 7800 or at recruitment@dwer.wa.gov.au – email address not to be used for submission of applications.
Access Needs
We use the National Relay Service (NRS) to ensure we are accessible to people who are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment. NRS can help you connect with us on:
- TTY/voice calls – 133 677
- Speak & Listen – 1300 555 727
- SMS relay – 0423 677 767
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, or to request a document in an alternative format please contact us at recruitment@dwer.wa.gov.au or on (08) 6364 7800.
This pool will operate for a period of twelve (12) 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, Thursday 23 April 2026 (Australian Western Standard Time)
Applications that are in progress or submitted after the closing time will not be accepted.
