The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) is a dynamic agency committed to supporting Western Australia’s community, economy and environment by managing and regulating the state’s environment and water resources.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation is seeking a passionate, professional and driven individual for a permanent full-time opportunity as an Environmental Officer, Specified Calling Level 1 within the Contaminated Sites branch.
This highly varied and challenging role is primarily responsible for providing specialist technical advice and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders on the investigation, remediation and management of contaminated land. This includes the critical assessment of site investigations, site classifications and assessment of planning and development applications in the context of site contamination, along with a range of other projects – all within a supportive team environment.
This role will provide the successful applicant with unrivalled professional exposure to a significant and diverse range of contamination and remediation issues, and will help to develop their career as a contaminated land and regulatory professional. The Department will also provide access to a range of professional training and development opportunities to build skills and experience across a diverse range of technical areas for the successful candidate. The Department’s broad regulatory responsibilities in environment matters also provides excellent future career opportunities with significant scope for gaining experience across a range of internal business, scientific or engineering roles.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION
The Department is responsible for all environmental and water regulation, creating a ‘one stop shop’ for industry and developers and a greater opportunity for streamlining and simplifying regulation.
Find out more by visiting our website at www.dwer.wa.gov.au
Our values-based culture reflects who we are and how to go about business. Candidates will need to demonstrate through their application an alignment to our organisational values of:
We care | We build trust | Better together | Open minds | We serve to make a difference
In a commitment to attracting and retaining a culturally diverse workforce, we strongly encourage indigenous Australians, women, youth, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities to apply.
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 at the top/bottom of the screen. This will take you through a series of questions and steps.
Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia, and proof of entitlement to work is required prior to appointment.
Applications should be received by 5pm Monday, 2 December 2019 and should include:
- A detailed resume including two referees; and
- A brief covering letter of a maximum two pages detailing your experience, skills and abilities in relation to the following essential work related requirements:
- A Bachelor of Science degree or an approved equivalent appropriate for this role
- Proven ability to understand and apply legislation and policy to support government and organisational objectives.
- Demonstrated ability to conceptualise, analyse and evaluate information to develop practical solutions and make informed decisions.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders including the ability to gain consensus and commitment from others and resolve issues and conflict.
- Proven ability to successfully deliver products and services to the required standards within the required timeframes.
Please ensure you have plenty of time to submit your application to allow for unanticipated problems.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PRO-FORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, you can contact the Jobs and Skills Centre on 13 64 64.
FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information about this opportunity, please contact Paul Newell on 6364 7155 (not to be contacted for Applicant Information Packs).
Please refer to the Applicant Information Pack and Role Statement as these documents will assist you in preparing your application. If you experience difficulties downloading these documents please contact the Recruitment and Establishment Officer on (08) 6364 6613.
If you experience difficulties lodging your application online please contact recruitment@dwer.wa.gov.au prior to the closing date. This email account is not to be used for the submission of applications.
In accordance with Commissioners Instructions Filling a Public Sector Vacancy, subsequent vacancies may be filled by applicants ranked suitable to this position for a period of up to 6 months from endorsement of the recruitment decision and to similar vacancies that arise within the DWER within 12 months from the date of endorsement.
These positions may be part or full time on a permanent or fixed term contract basis with the possibility of extension or permanency in a variety of metropolitan and regional locations.
CLOSING DATE: Monday, 2 December 2019 at 5pm
