R eady to take the lead?
Join a senior leadership team making a real difference for the environment and community of Western Australia .
About u s
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.
Leading the innovative Strategy and Organisational Reform Directorate, the Executive Director oversees large-scale, complex initiatives in program planning, change management, strategic communications, and stakeholder engagement. A particular focus is placed on driving significant reform programs, including digital transformation.
Critical to this role is fostering Aboriginal engagement and partnerships to support the Department's strategic direction and outcomes. The department is going through a process of reform and renewal and holds itself accountable to being fair, efficient, and effective. We respect First Nations people's 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 and strive to be transparent in all we do to build trusted relationships. Our values-based culture reflects who we are and how we go about business. We would love you to see some of the exciting work and opportunities available at DWER.
As a department, we recognize that flexible working arrangements support effective work-life balance, empower our people, and increase 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.
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 are seeking an exceptional and forward-thinking leader to join our team as the Executive Director on a fixed-term contract of up to 5 years within the Senior Executive Service. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Deputy Director General of Strategy and Performance to drive the transformation of our multi-year strategy into actionable annual business plans. Your responsibilities will include developing and implementing organisational systems, policies, processes, and business insights to enhance our prioritisation, decision-making, and overall performance.
The ideal candidate will possess extensive executive experience, demonstrating a successful track record in shaping large-scale, complex initiatives. Your expertise should span program planning and change management, strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, and the execution of significant reform programs, including digital transformation. Moreover, your ability to engage effectively with Aboriginal communities and forge partnerships will be instrumental in supporting the Department's strategic direction and achieving its outcomes.
The core leadership behaviours outlined in Leadership Expectations are applicable to this role and should be demonstrated in the context of Executive Leader . Leadership in this context is about shaping complex initiatives covering multiple business areas as well as having a key responsibility in corporate governance.
To find out more information about our Strategy and Performance Portfolio, please play the video below.
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For further information about the opportunities, we encourage you to contact Fiona Macleod , Senior Associate Consultant at Price Consulting on 0407 980 708 or via email at Fiona@priceconsulting.com.au during business hours.
How to apply
If you believe you have what it takes to succeed in these opportunities, 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 the role outlined in the job description;
A two (2) page statement outlining the key responsibilities and achievements you have had during your career which addresses the leadership expectations of ‘Deliver on high leverage areas’ and ’Lead collectively’ in the context of the role job description.
Contact details of Two (2) referees.
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.
As part of this selection for this process, the Department may use a variety of testing methods including video interviews, psychometric assessments and group testing.
All of the leadership behaviours in the attached position profile document will be assessed as part of the process.
For technical difficulties while applying online or information about the application process, please contact us for assistance on (08) 6364 7265 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 7265
This process may be used to fill similar vacancies that may arise within DWER and across the WA public sector over the next twelve (12) months.
Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy may be considered for subsequent vacancies in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of Commissioner's Instruction 2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy
CLOSING DATE: 4pm Monday 22 April 2024 (Australian Western Standard Time)
Applications that are in progress or submitted after the closing time will not be accepted.