The Department of Environment Regulation (DER) was created on 1 July 2013 and is primarily responsible for:
Similar appointments may be made from this process in locations throughout Western Australia within a 6 month period to positions that may be permanent or contract, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.
THIS IS A FIXED-TERM (UNTIL 9 JUNE 2017), FULL-TIME POSITION (WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION OR PERMANENCY)
THIS POSITION CLOSES AT MIDDAY ON MONDAY, 11 JULY 2016
This position is within DER's Waste Authority Services group.
This position will be required to develop and implement programs and policies to support the Government's waste and recycling objectives and landfill diversion targets.
Applicants who are able to demonstrate ability and experience in developing and implementing government programs and public policy to a high standard; applying critical thinking to research, analyses and evaluation to support decision making; and have demonstrated experience in project management will be well regarded.
Core Responsibilities
At an adept level and with general experience, accountable for the management of:
4.1 The research, development, implementation, maintenance and evaluation of policies and programs to support the State Waste Strategy and annual business plan.
4.2 The provision of advice to the Waste Authority, the Minister and the Department in relation to waste policy.
4.3 Data and data collection to inform waste policy.
4.4 The development, maintenance and sharing of expertise to improve knowledge and build capability throughout the Department.
4.5 Other duties as required.
For Further Job Related Information: Please contact Mr Simon Vieira on (08) 6467 5465, or for further information about the Department of Environment Regulation please visit www.der.wa.gov.au.
Application Instructions
To be considered for this position applicants should address the Capabilities (selection criteria) in the attached Job Description Form in no more than a total of four (4) pages. A comprehensive CV should be attached. To ensure that you submit all of the required information in your application, please ensure that you read the attached Job Application Kit carefully. All documents attached with your application must be in Word or PDF format.
No late or proforma applications will be accepted.
To avoid last minute congestion of the system, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online.
A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary in order to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.
Substantive Equality Statement
The Department of Environment Regulation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. In addition to the attractive salary and the opportunity to contribute to a healthy environment for WA, the Department of Environment Regulation offers a number of incentives including: Attractive salary packaging scheme; flexible working arrangements and well established development programs.