Do you have a passion for data and a deep understanding of its role in driving transformation? Are you a strategic thinker with experience working across large programs of change? 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.
The department 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 and 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.
We care | We build trust | Better together | Open minds | We serve to make a difference Are you ready to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of data-driven decision-making?
Join a dynamic team where your expertise will directly impact the heart of the organisation's capabilities and future growth.
This is a permanent full-time opportunity. As a Data Architect, you will be at the forefront of shaping the data landscape within a rapidly evolving environment.
Your work will be central to the successful implementation of key programs, including the Environment Online (EO) Program, as well as future transformations across the organisation.
This role collaborates with key stakeholders across large-scale business change initiatives, external agencies, suppliers, and customers.
Your expertise will guide the development of data architectures, drive data integration and sharing efforts, and lead the creation of actionable strategies and roadmaps.
You will also be responsible for ensuring robust data governance processes that are essential for organisational success.
You will lead the development and design of data architectures, driving integration and data-sharing initiatives, and developing strategies to implement and oversee data governance processes, enhancing business intelligence and analytical efforts within the Department.
As a department, we recognise 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 disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women, and youth bring to our workforce.
What's in it for me? We provide an inclusive, supportive, and safe workplace that empowers a diverse workforce to make a difference.
Becoming a member of our team provides:
work-life balance and the chance to be a part of a vibrant department.the opportunity to be involved with exciting, interesting, and meaningful work.competitive salary with a sector-wide pay increase effective from 13 June 2025.access to an assortment of personal and professional development and training opportunities.leading wellness program promoting a healthy work/life balance that includes funded flu vaccinations and employee assistance programs.a strong networking and social environment.clearly defined career progression pathways.How to apply This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the department's data capabilities and transformation journey.
If you're ready to lead, innovate, and help drive data maturity in a rapidly changing environment, we want to hear from you!
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; and the core leadership behaviours outlined in Leadership Expectations (in the context of Leading Leaders).
The Leading Leaders context is about getting results through leaders and their teams in a single business area, and by influencing leaders in other business areas.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 or at – email address not to be used for submission of applications.
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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.
Vacancies may be full-time or part-time, permanent or fixed term with possibility of extension or permanency in a variety of metropolitan and regional locations.
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 Tuesday, 15 April 2025 (Australian Western Standard Time) Applications that are in progress or submitted after the closing time will not be accepted.
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