SPECIFIED CALLING: NO
ENQUIRIES: Tamara Foster | PHONE: 08 6364 7266 | EMAIL: Tamara.Foster@dwer.wa.gov.au
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ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY - WHAT ELSE YOU NEED TO KNOW:
This opportunity is for a period of 12 months
This role provides essential administrative and operational support to the North West Licensing team, contributing to the efficient and effective delivery of water licensing functions. With a focus on natural resource management and water resource assessment, the position involves assessing licence and permit applications in accordance with the Rights in Water and Irrigation Act 1914. The successful candidate undertakes low-risk assessments of water resource impacts, ensuring alignment with relevant departmental plans, policies, and guidelines, and supports the consistent application of regulatory requirements across the team.
Key responsibilities:
- Coordinate and maintain accurate water licensing records, including preparing high-quality correspondence, reports, and briefing materials to support team operations.
- Assist in the assessment process by collecting, collating, and analysing information to inform water licensing and natural resource management decisions.
- Contribute to the delivery of projects and initiatives by supporting practical solutions to natural resource management challenges in collaboration with the wider team.
- Provide effective administrative support, including organising meetings, managing follow-up actions, and ensuring compliance with departmental record-keeping and governance requirements.
The department is committed to creating an equitable and diverse workforce. Applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women and youth are encouraged.
Applicants found suitable, but not selected for this opportunity may be offered opportunities in similar vacancies that arise within a period of up to six (6) months from endorsement of the recruitment decision. These positions may be part or full time in a variety of metropolitan and regional locations.
IS THIS THE OPPORTUNITY YOU’RE LOOKING FOR?
To be considered for this position, applicants are required to submit a resume together with no more than a 2 page outlining your reasons for interest.
Applicants are requested to apply online using the 'Apply for Job' button at the bottom of the screen by 4pm on Wednesday 10 June 2026.
Part time staff are encouraged to apply. If you are seeking flexible working arrangements, clearly outline the nature of those arrangements to assist in the matching and selection process of candidates.
Please contact Tamara, Foster District Manager on (08) 6364 7266 or via email Tamara.Foster@dwer.wa.gov.au for specific information about the role.
Late applications or missed applications will not be accepted unless agreed to and at the discretion of the hiring manager prior to the advert closing date and time.
Please ensure you receive acknowledgment of receipt of your application.
ONE LAST THING - ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THE ROLE?
- Applicants must be a permanent or fixed term DWER employee at the time of applying and hold an appropriate working entitlement for the duration of the vacancy.
- Fixed term applicants please note an extension to your current contract term does not result from this EOI, which may result in not fulfilling the full term of this opportunity. Any further contract extensions would require a separate request from your manager seeking Executive Director approval.
- Successful applicants will need manager approval to be released to undertake the opportunity and you may choose to discuss this potential opportunity with your manager, however you are not required to seek permission in making an application.
- No permanent appointments may be granted via this process.
- For specified calling positions, applicants must demonstrate they hold the relevant qualification/s at the time of applying.
If you have any questions on whether you are eligible to apply for the position, please create a request via the HR Portal by clicking here.
