Principal Environmental Officer
Salary: Specified Calling Level 4, $134,612 - $143,896 pa PS CSA A 2022 Position No: Pool Ref 1023D Work Type: Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full Time Location: Joondalup - Regional locations may be considered Closing Date: 2023-10-30 4:00 PM Attachments: -
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We are looking for people with strong technical environmental expertise who are committed to climate action and sustainable development.
Are you ready to make a real impact through an exciting range of programs, and opportunities with a future-focused agency?
About Us
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 and committed. We respect First Nations people 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; to be transparent in all we do and 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. Please see our welcome video for a peek behind the curtain.
We care | We build trust | Better together | Open minds | We serve to make a difference.
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The opportunity
We have immediate permanent and fixed-term vacancies for Principal Environmental Officers to work on a variety of interesting and exciting state significant and major projects that would inform recommendations and advice by the Environment Protection Authority. We are currently on the lookout for individuals with a strong commitment to climate action and sustainable development, who would embrace the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team, responsible for assessment of projects such as critical, rare and precious minerals to allow the transition to a low carbon economy, while ensuring the ongoing protection of the State’s unique biodiversity.
As a department we recognise that flexible working arrangements support effective work-life balance, empowers our people and increases 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.
What’s in it for me?
We provide an inclusive, agile, and safe workplace that empowers a diverse workforce to make a difference. We offer professional development opportunities, recognise the importance of work-life balance and wellness initiatives, and provide:
1. the opportunity to be involved with exciting, interesting, and meaningful work.
2. flexible working arrangements that are encouraged to facilitate an awesome work-life balance.
3. competitive salary plus 11% employer superannuation contribution and access to salary packaging options.
4. access to an assortment of personal and professional development and training opportunities.
5. leading wellness program promoting a healthy work / life balance that includes funded flu vaccinations and employee assistance programs.
6. a strong networking and social environment.
7. clearly defined career progression pathways.