Manager Industries (Resource/Process/Waste)
Salary: Specified Calling Level 4, $134,612 - $143,896 pa PS CSA A 2022 Position No: Pool Ref 1023C Work Type: Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full Time Location: Joondalup Closing Date: 2023-11-07 4:00 PM Attachments: -
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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.
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About the Opportunity
DWER is looking to establish a talent pool to fill Manager positions within our Industry Regulation team to fill immediate and future opportunities.
We currently have one (1) permanent position to fill immediately and other permanent positions arising in the near future. We also have fixed term contracts available now.
There are three branches within Industry Regulation that focus on regulating key industries in Western Australia:
Resource industries – mining activities and ports.
Process industries – mineral processing, manufacturing, energy production, chemical processing, oil and gas, agribusiness, breweries and wineries
Waste industries – landfills, liquid waste facilities, wastewater treatment plants, and solid waste storage facilities.
The Manager role in Industry Regulation is responsible for:
1. Leading and managing an allocated team that undertakes environmental risk assessment associated with works approvals and licences under Part V, Division III of the Environmental Protection Act 1986; and
2. Delegated decision-making responsibilities.
Reporting to a Senior Manager, you will provide oversight of a team (typically 6-10 environmental officers) delivering environmental assessment of activities subject to a works approvals or licence, manage contentious issues and support other areas of the department such as compliance and enforcement programs. You will contribute to policy and regulatory reform and development of better practice to support industry regulation.
You will have the opportunity to manage the effective and efficient use of the team’s resources to support the delivery of the sector’s and wider Division’s, strategic priorities. You will provide expert scientific advice and share scientific knowledge with internal and external stakeholders and represents the Department on committees, working groups and other forums.
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 people, people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women and youth bring to our workforce.