Salary: Level 7-$139,860-$149,485 pa PSCSAA 2024 plus 12% super
Position No: 100519
Work Type: Fixed Term – Full Time, Fixed Term – Part Time
Location: Joondalup
Closing Date: 2025-10-21 4:00 PM
Attachments:
– 100519 – Principal Policy Officer – L7 – Water Policy.pdf
– Applicant Information Pack – 2025.pdf
Join Us in Shaping Western Australia’s Future
At the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation, we’re not just hiring, we’re building the future. As Western Australia embarks on a bold agenda to remain the strongest economy in the nation, we play a critical role in delivering on government priorities: supporting sustainable development across the state, enabling renewable energy, protecting our environment, and securing our water future.
We are an influential and future-focused organisation, working at the intersection of science, policy, and community. We’re guided by good science, cultural knowledge, and a values-based culture that reflects who we are and how we go about our work. The Waterwise Program and team embody these.
If you’re driven to make a real impact, whether it’s supporting industry transformation, driving innovation in environmental regulation, enabling clean energy, or restoring waterways we invite you to bring your talent, your ideas, and your commitment to a team that’s delivering for today and planning for tomorrow.
Be part of something bigger. Be part of 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:
This is a Fixed term opportunity for 12 months with the possibility of extension.
Are you ready to lead strategic water policy initiatives that shape a more sustainable future for Western Australia? The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation is seeking a dynamic and experienced Principal Policy Officer to lead the Waterwise Branch and drive the delivery of the Waterwise Program and specifically Kep Katitjin – Gabi Kaadadjan Waterwise Action Plan 3.
In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for high-level strategic planning, cross-government collaboration, and public representation of one of the state’s most important environmental programs. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, internal teams, and interagency groups to influence policy, deliver complex projects, and ensure alignment with departmental and state-wide sustainability goals.
We are looking for someone with a strong background in stakeholder engagement, program management, and water and environmental policy . You will bring a track record of delivering in complex and evolving environments, along with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively. Your leadership will foster a high-performing, inclusive team culture that values innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
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 Winsome MacLaurin on 0426 968 528 or via email winsome.maclaurin@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;
- 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.
For technical difficulties while applying online or information about the application process, please contact us for assistance on (08) 6364 7800 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 7800.
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, Tuesday 21 October 2025 (Australian Western Standard Time)
Applications that are in progress or submitted after the closing time will not be accepted.
