Job opportunity

Drive Change, Connect Communities 

The Maritime Directorate works across Western Australia’s vast coastline to enable the safe, sustainable use of our waterways. From coastal planning and ocean data to delivering boating infrastructure and managing maritime facilities, the team partners with government, industry and the community to balance environmental protection with access and growth.

As part of Maritime, the Maritime Environmental Emergency Response (MEER) team leads preparedness, response and recovery for maritime incidents. Working in a dynamic, team-based environment, MEER strengthens the State’s emergency capability and plays a critical role in protecting people, the environment and coastal assets around the state.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a capable operator to lead and coordinate MEER activities across WA.

In this role, you will coordinate and provide field-based response operations during incidents, manage resources and information flow, support and monitor safe, effective on-ground delivery. You will also contribute to preparedness by maintaining operational readiness, supporting training and exercises, and assisting with the development of procedures and documentation. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, you will help build capability and ensure a consistent, well-coordinated response to maritime incidents. Ability to response to operational incidents at short notice around the state is required.

There is currently 1 permanent position available for immediate filling.

For further information about the role, we encourage you to review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) and contact Adam Whitford, Manager MEER, on 0438 164 163 and/or Adam.Whitford@transport.wa.gov.au.

The successful applicant or applicants assessed as suitable through this process may receive further offers of employment (fixed term or permanent) in this or similar roles for a period of twelve (12) months from the end of the breach period.

The Ideal Candidate

• Leads field operations during complex, high-pressure incident responses.
• Coordinates resources and information across diverse response teams.
• Communicates clearly to influence stakeholders and drive outcomes.
• Maintains operational readiness of equipment, systems, and procedures.
• Delivers training and contributes to capability development activities.
• Collaborates effectively to achieve safe, coordinated response outcomes.

All successful applicants will embody the behaviours and mindsets outlined in the Building Leadership Impact and Leadership Expectations. The leadership context of this position is Personal Leadership.

Our Offer

• A level of job security that is unmatched in the private sector.
• No hours go unrewarded – accrue overtime and penalties for work completed beyond the standard 37.5-hour work week.
• Meaningful work that aligns with your values. Protect WA’s people, coastline and future.
• Jump into a new car or compound your superannuation using pre-tax salary sacrificing.
• Discounts on health insurance, gym memberships and more with our corporate partners.

Learn more about our commitment to you, here.  

Applying is easy!

Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format: 

1. A résumé that clearly outlines the skills and experience you have gained in relation to the selection criteria on the attached JDF; and
2. A 1-page statement addressing the below Selection Criteria in greater detail:
   • Demonstrated experience in the management of operational resources during an incident response to implement assigned response strategies safely and effectively.
   • Strong problem-solving skills and organisational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise, identify problems, develop solutions and apply sound judgment when decision making in a dynamic environment.
   • Demonstrated excellence in working within a team to deliver high quality outcomes in respect to incident response.

Please, nominate two (2) referees who can provide feedback on your capacity to meet the Work-Related Requirements. At least one of the referees should be your most recent, immediate supervisor. 

Applications for this opportunity close at 3pm on Thursday 18 June, 2026. Please ensure your application is submitted on time, as late applications will not be accepted. 

DTMI may conduct further search activities or extend the closing date, if required to supplement the field of applicants. 

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace

The Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure is committed to building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community. We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process (including an alternate format of the application form), have any question about the process or how to submit your application, please contact our Recruitment Team at recruitment@transport.wa.gov.au or (08) 6551 6888.