Environmental Officer -Npi Program Data Analyst

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 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 and we 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. Please see our welcome video here for a peek behind the curtain.

The Opportunity:

Ready for a meaningful role with impact?

The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) in Western Australia is calling on passionate individuals to join our mission. As the Environmental Officer- NPI Program Data Analyst, you'll play a vital role in managing National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) data, ensuring integrity and contributing to innovative environmental programs.

This is a full-time fixed term opportunity for a period of 2 years with possibility of extension and/or permanency.

Environmental Officer- NPI Program Data Analyst contributes to the management of National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) data from industry and pollutant emission studies, ensures data integrity is maintained according to State and Federal NPI guidelines and principles, and assists with implementing enhancements to NPI reporting processes and data management.

This position contributes to developing, maintaining and updating data collection and emission estimation processes and undertaking scientific investigations to provide information necessary for diffuse emission inventory studies in Western Australia. It also assists with the optimisation of Program Data collection and management processes.

In addition, the Environmental Officer- NPI Program Data Analyst, effectively and efficiently implements environmental programs implemented by the wider Programs section and applies innovative approaches to developing new programs as required.

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.

For further information about the opportunity, we encourage you to contact Scott Bainbridge on 08 6364 69***or via email ***************@dwer.wa.gov.au 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:

• Copy of your Bachelor of Science or an approved equivalent tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline) *
• A comprehensive CV that details your experience relevant to this opportunity;
• A minimum two (2) page cover letter outlining the key responsibilities and achievements you have had during your career in context of the work-related requirements in the attached position description.
• 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.

* Applicants who consider their degree is equivalent to a Bachelor of Science may be asked to confirm and evidence equivalency from the issuing university. Applicants with an overseas qualification must submit a valid assessment from the Overseas Qualification Unit (OQU). For more information visit migration.wa.gov.au

For technical difficulties while applying online or information about the application process, please contact us for assistance on (08) 6364 6471 or at ***********@dwer.wa.gov.au – 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 ***

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 ***********@dwer.wa.gov.au or on (08) 6364 6***.

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 on 30 January 2024  (Australian Western Standard Time)

Applications that are in progress or submitted after the closing time will not be accepted.