Senior Executive Service Pool

Please be advised that scheduled maintenance is to be undertaken on Saturday 20th April 2024 from 5 AM to 8 AM (AWST) and the system will be unavailable during this window.Convenience Buttons:Senior Executive Service PoolSalary:Attractive remuneration packagesPosition No:Pool Ref 0424BWork Type:Fixed Term - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full TimeLocation:JoondalupClosing Date:2024-05-06 4:00 PMAttachments:-
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-Ready to take the lead?Join a senior leadership team making a real difference for the environment and community of Western Australia.About usThe Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) leads the delivery of the State’s vision for a low-carbon Western Australia with a healthy environment and secure water resources for future generations.We hold ourselves accountable to being fair, efficient, inclusive and effective. We respect First Nations peoples’ knowledge and cultural advice. As a forward-looking department, we are guided by good science and embrace new technologies and practices and we strive to be transparent in our work and build trusted relationships.We recognise the importance of our staff and the valuable contributions they make. We offer flexible working arrangements including working from alternative locations with part-time and job share arrangements considered. This flexibility that supports an 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. Our values-based culture reflects who we are and how we go about business.We care | We build trust | Better together | Open minds | We serve to make a differenceAbout the opportunityWe are establishing a Senior Executive Service (SES) pool to fill current and future vacant Executive Director and Director positions in the Climate and Sustainability and Approvals portfolios. Successful applicants to this pool may be placed into one of our SES positions for fixed-term contracts of up to five years.About the rolesWe have embarked on a major multi-year reform agenda and are seeking experienced executive directors and directors to join our team and help us shape the agency for the future.These senior leadership positions will play a critical role in driving reform within the agency and delivering the strategic priorities of the department and the State Government. These roles will be responsible for building and leading diverse teams of skilled professionals and directing the operations of their directorates/branches. The occupants of these positions lead by example and consistently display our values by actively promoting strategies, policies and systems that supports the work of the department.What we’re looking forTo be successful in a senior leadership role within the portfolios of Climate and Sustainability and Approvals, you will need to demonstrate the required experience, skills and leadership behaviours as outlined in the Leadership Position Profile for either an Executive Director or Director position (attached). The position profiles will be used throughout the selection process to establish the pool of suitable candidates.Current vacanciesThe department is looking to immediately fill a number of senior leadership positions through this pool. Current vacancies include:Climate and Sustainability

• Executive Director Nature
• Executive Director Climate
• Executive Director Circular Economy
• Director Water Planning
• Director Water Policy

A role summary for each vacant positions can be found at the bottom of the .Approvals

• Director Office of the EPA
• Director Operational Assurance
• Director Water Assurance
• Director State-wide Delivery(Water)

A role summary for each vacant positions can be found at the bottom of the .For further information about our department, the portfolios and the leadership opportunities, visit the .Further informationFor further information about the opportunities, we encourage you to contact Fiona Macleod, Senior Associate Consultant at Price Consulting, on 0407 980 708 or via email at during business hours.Information on the benefits working for our department and the application process can be found in the application package attached.How to applyIf you believe you have what it takes to succeed in these opportunities, please apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above or below).As part of your application please nominate the leadership opportunity (Executive Director and/or Director) you are applying for and indicate any of the current vacancies you are particularly interested in. Please note, your application if founded suitable for the pool (Executive Director and/or Director position) will be considered against all relevant vacancies.As part of your application, you will need to provide the following in Word or PDF format:

• A comprehensive CV that details your experience relevant to the leadership opportunity (Executive Director or Director) you are applying for with a focus on the role specific requirements as outlined in the relevant Leadership Position Profile (attached).

• A two (2) page covering letter which includes the achievements you have had during your career which addresses the ‘Deliver on high leverage areas’ and ‘Lead adaptively’ expectations in the context of the relevant Leadership Position Profile (attached).

• Contact details of two (2) referees (one preferred to be a current 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.
• As part of this selection for this process, DWER may use a variety of testing methods including video interviews, psychometric assessments and group testing.
• DWER may also conduct an executive search to further supplement the field.
• All of the role-specific requirements and leadership behaviours in the attached position profile document will be assessed as part of the process.

For technical difficulties while applying online or information about the application process, please contact us for assistance on (08) 6364 7265 or at – email address not to be used for submission of applications.Access needsWe 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 recruitment@dwer.wa.gov.au or on (08) 6364 7265This pool will operate for a period of 12 months to support the filling of current and anticipated future vacancies with these vacancies being offered as fixed-term contract opportunities with the possibility of extension. Pool applicants do not hold a right of review against appointment decisions made from the pool.CLOSING DATE: Monday 4pm the 6th of May 2024 (Australian Western Standard Time)Applications that are in progress or submitted after the closing time will not be accepted.