Join Us in Shaping Western Australia's Future
At the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation, we’re not just hiring, we’re building the future. As Western Australia embarks on a bold agenda to remain the strongest economy in the nation, we play a critical role in delivering on government priorities: supporting sustainable development across the state, enabling renewable energy, protecting our environment, and securing our water future.
We are an influential and future-focused organisation, working at the intersection of science, policy, and community. We’re guided by good science, cultural knowledge, and a values-based culture that reflects who we are and how we go about our work.
If you're driven to make a real impact, whether it's supporting industry transformation, driving innovation in environmental regulation, enabling clean energy, or restoring waterways we invite you to bring your talent, your ideas, and your commitment to a team that’s delivering for today and planning for tomorrow.
Be part of something bigger. Be part of DWER.
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:
This is a permanent opportunity
The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation is seeking a capable and motivated Project Officer to support the delivery of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) functions within the Systems and Improvements Branch.
In this role, you will contribute to the coordination and delivery of EIA-related projects, supporting system governance, data integrity and continuous improvement initiatives. Working within the framework of the Environmental Protection Act 1986, you will assist in maintaining and enhancing Environment Online and associated digital platforms that underpin the State’s environmental assessment processes.
You will work collaboratively across the organisation and with external stakeholders, supporting consistent processes, guidance materials and reporting that contribute to effective, transparent and accountable regulatory outcomes. The position also plays a key role in supporting statutory, performance and financial reporting, along with contract management and cost recovery activities.
The successful applicant will coordinate project activities, monitor progress against milestones and identify risks, ensuring work is delivered within agreed timeframes. You will also assist users of Environment Online and related platforms, supporting compliance with legislative, policy and procedural requirements.
We are looking for someone with sound project coordination and analytical skills, strong communication abilities and the capacity to work effectively with a range of stakeholders. You will be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, contributing to problem-solving, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.
You will be part of an organisation committed to equity, diversity and respectful engagement, where your work supports environmental outcomes that benefit the Western Australian community
At the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation, we are committed to fostering a modern workplace that supports flexibility, collaboration, and wellbeing.
Our flexible work arrangements include options for alternative work locations( regional locations may be considered) and adaptable schedules, designed to accommodate a variety of professional and personal needs.
We recognise that effective work can happen in different settings, and our approach reflects this, enabling staff to contribute meaningfully while maintaining balance and resilience.
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.
Join us and be part of a department that values innovation, inclusivity, and the evolving nature of work.
For further information about the opportunity, we encourage you to contact Kim Walker on 08 6364 7586 or via email [email protected] during business hours.
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 (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.
- Two (2) referees (one preferred to be a current supervisor or recent manager)
For technical difficulties while applying online or information about the application process, please contact us for assistance on (08) 6364 7800 or at [email protected] – 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 [email protected] or on (08) 6364 7800.
This process may be used to fill similar vacancies that may arise within DWER and across the WA public sector over the next six (6) 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, Wednesday 24 June 2026 (Australian Western Standard Time)
Applications that are in progress or submitted after the closing time will not be accepted.
