- Salary: Specified Calling Level 4, $134,612 – $143,896 pa PSCSAA 2022
- Position No: 101467
- Work Type: Fixed Term – Full Time
- Location: Joondalup
- Closing Date: 2024-11-08 4:00 PM
- Attachments: – 101467 – Prin Climate Chg Water Specialist – SCL4.pdf; – Applicant Information Pack Ver 3.03.pdf
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.
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:
Join our dynamic team at the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation where we are committed to advancing water resource management in Western Australia. We are at the forefront of integrating climate change science into our strategies, ensuring sustainable management of our precious water resources for future generations.
This is a full-time fixed term opportunity until 30 June 2028 with a possibility of extension and/or permanency.
The Principal Climate Change and Water Specialist is to lead and manage the Hydroclimate team and oversee the incorporation of climate change science into the water resource management sector of WA. The team is responsible for delivering climate, hydrology, and water resource research applications that build our understanding of how climate change will affect our water resources. This includes developing important information for long-term planning and climate change adaptation to water management across WA. The team also provides advice to Government and industry, and develops and implements policies, strategies and guidelines for accounting for impacts of climate change to the management of water resources.
The role is responsible for strategic leadership, supervision and administration of hydroclimate programs and advice, via directly managing projects, and overseeing staff managing projects. The role contributes to the branch’s strategic direction, business planning, priority setting and resource allocation process, ensuring operational outcomes meet Departmental strategic objectives.
The role is responsible for integrating with and supporting core business functions across the department and maintaining links with key stakeholders and keeping informed of developments in hydroclimate and trends in the varying regions of the State.
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 Sandie McHugh on 08 6364 6902 or via email sandie.mchugh@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:
- A comprehensive CV that details your experience relevant to this opportunity;
- Copy of your Bachelor of Science qualification (degree and transcript) in an environmental related field*
- 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 in the attached job description.
- Two (2) referees (one preferred to be a current supervisor or recent manager)
* 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
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.
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 8 November 2024 (Australian Western Standard Time)
Applications that are in progress or submitted after the closing time will not be accepted.