Senior Programs Officer Wastesorted Schools

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Senior Programs Officer WasteSorted Schools
Salary:
Specified Calling Level 2, $102,808 - $112,645 pa PSCSAA 2022
Position No:
3035698
Work Type:
Permanent - Part Time
Location:
Joondalup
Closing Date:
2024-02-28 4:00 PM
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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.
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The Opportunity:
Are you passionate about waste education for sustainability in schools? The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) is on the lookout for a dedicated Senior Programs Officer to lead our WasteSorted Schools program.
This is a permanent part-time job share role, working 37.5 hours per fortnight.
The Senior Programs Officer, WasteSorted Schools, coordinates, develops, implements and evaluates the WasteSorted Schools program. In line with the Waste Strategy 2023, the program supports Western Australian schools in implementing waste avoidance and recovery practices and positive environmental attitudes and behaviours in students and the wider school community.
This role also effectively and efficiently provides services within the Circular Economy portfolio to the Waste Strategy directorate, the Waste Authority, and Minister and Departmental support services concerning waste programs.
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 Wendy Aspden on 08 6364 6696 or via email 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 Education or an approved equivalent determined in accordance with Clause 12 of the Public Service Award 1992.*
• 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)

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 Education 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

For technical difficulties while applying online or information about the application process, please contact us for assistance on (08) 6364 6471 or at recruitment@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 677 767

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 6471.
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 28 February 2024 (Australian Western Standard Time)
Applications that are in progress or submitted after the closing time will not be accepted.