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Salary- Opportunity to join the senior leadership team and shape the future of this key WA Government agency
- The Water sector’s strategic focus is to secure and protect the State’s water resources.
- Significant leadership, innovation and transformation in the water sector is necessary to build resilient communities and to contribute to net zero emissions by 2050.
The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation is the primary water resource manager and environmental regulator in Western Australia. It is headquartered in Joondalup and employs approximately 1200 staff across the state. The department’s vision is to create a low-carbon Western Australia with a healthy environment and secure water resources for future generations.
During a period of significant economic and environmental transformation, the department’s strategic priority is to strengthen the government’s commitments on climate action. This includes transitioning to a net zero economy while maintaining a healthy environment, and ensuring secure water resources for future generations.
The department’s multi-year reform agenda has been informed by Government’s key strategic priorities, and the findings of the drawn on experience and stakeholder input.
This agenda focuses on several key areas:
- Climate action
- New water legislation
- Major project assessment and assurance
- Green energy
- A nature-positive future
- A low waste economy
- Embedding First Nations knowledge and insights in all facets of decision making
The strategic plan and associated reform agenda are being enabled by a new portfolio operating model focused on Climate and Sustainability, Strategy and Performance and Approvals. The three Deputy Director Generals are responsible for leading the portfolios, and together with the Director General, oversee the strategy and leadership of the department, forming the Corporate Executive.
Our culture is our strength, while working at the Department you will develop a collegiate network of innovative professionals in environmental science, policy and environmental protection. Our diversity in leadership, and inclusive culture creates a rich and rewarding experience, strengthened by our authentic engagement with our state’s First Nations peoples which informs our ways of working and the Department’s vision.
The Department’s shapes our focus on how we work together and our performance on commitments is available in our .
The Opportunity
The Executive Director Water partners with the Deputy Director General Climate and Sustainability in leading the Department’s long term, integrated vision and strategy for a sustainable water future.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the role is accountable for delivering the directorate’s vision to safeguard the sustainability and climate resilience of Western Australia’s water to enhance the wellbeing of communities and ecosystems through evidence-based stewardship and innovation. The role provides guidance to decision makers and sets parameters for long term policy setting.
Core leadership behaviours outlined in Leadership Expectations are applicable to this role and should be demonstrated in the context of . Leadership in this context is about shaping complex initiatives covering multiple business areas as well as having a key responsibility in corporate governance.
To be successful in the role, you will need to demonstrate:
- A solid understanding of climate, environment, water, and sustainability issues.
- Core leadership behaviours in the context of
- Evidence of your ability to secure buy-in and support from internal and external stakeholders in complex and ambiguous internal and external contexts.
- Experience in the ability to balance both vertical and horizontal responsibilities in and across the department, being accountable for the business area you lead as well as for redefining and shaping the department.
How to apply
Apply online by clicking “Apply for the job” button and provide the following in Word or PDF format:
- A covering letter that details your experience relevant to this opportunity.
- A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.
- Contact details for two (2) referees – one preferred to be your current supervisor.
- 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.
- Interviews will look to be scheduled at the end of January 2024.
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
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: 5pm 12th of January 2024 (Australian Western Standard Time)
Applications that are in progress or submitted after the closing time will not be accepted.
