Executive Officer to the Chair - Environmental Protection Authority

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.

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 full-time opportunity for 6 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

Are you a highly organised professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working at the highest levels of government and leadership?

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is an independent board who provides advice directly to the Minister EPA WA | EPA Western Australia.  This is a rare opportunity to work closely alongside EPA Chair and Deputy Chair, supporting not only the day-to-day priorities of the EPA to meet their legislative requirements, but to also be the driving force behind a busy executive office, providing trusted support that enables effective decision-making, stakeholder engagement and organisational leadership. No two days are the same as you navigate complex priorities, manage high-profile correspondence, coordinate executive schedules and ensure the Chair is fully prepared for meetings, events and strategic engagements. Experience in legislative requirements and high-level governance is preferred.

The role is governed with strong processes and procedures, backed by the EPA Governance Framework, and reporting to the Executive Manager to the EPA. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior government leaders, external executives and key stakeholders across Western Australia. You'll coordinate important meetings, draft executive-level communications, meeting logistics, coordinate events, catering and speaking engagements, and ensure critical work progresses seamlessly. Your ability to anticipate needs, manage competing demands and maintain exceptional attention to detail will be key to your success.

If you enjoy building strong relationships, solving problems before they arise and making a meaningful contribution at the executive level, this is an opportunity to play a highly visible and valued role within the EPA.

This role requires an office-based presence in the Perth Office on St Georges Terrace, with flexibility to work from alternative locations subject to operational requirements and agreement with the manager.

At the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation, we are committed to fostering a modern workplace that supports flexibility, collaboration, and wellbeing.

We recognise that effective work can happen in different settings, and our approach reflects this, enabling staff to contribute meaningfully while maintaining balance and resilience.

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.

Join us and be part of a department that values innovation, inclusivity, and the evolving nature of work.

For further information about the opportunity, we encourage you to contact Lisa Evangelista, Executive Manager EPA on (08) 6364 65***during business hours or via email at ***************@dwer.wa.gov.au

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 below work-related requirements.

Essential

1. You have experience providing high-level executive and administrative support, applying sound judgement and initiative to manage sensitive matters and support senior leaders effectively (you deliver with purpose).
2. You have strong planning and organisational skills, enabling you to manage competing priorities, coordinate workflows, and consistently meet deadlines in a dynamic work environment (you lead adaptively).
3. You have effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to liaise, negotiate, and build productive working relationships with stakeholders at all levels (you collaborate and influence).
4. You have developed conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills, enabling you to identify issues and implement practical, fit-for-purpose solutions in a timely manner (you think through complexity).
5. You have demonstrated discretion in handling sensitive information and situations, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions (you build trust).

Desirable

1. You have prior experience working within government settings, including familiarity with Ministerial, Parliamentary, and Departmental correspondence processes (you deliver with purpose).

• Two (2) referees (one preferred to be a current supervisor or recent manager)

Please Note:

• Following assessment of applications, shortlisted candidates will be invited to an informal meet and greet with the EPA Chair as part of the recruitment process.
• 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 ***********@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 ***
• SMS relay – 0423 677 ***

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 ***********@dwer.wa.gov.au or on (08) 6364 7***.

This process may be used to fill similar vacancies that may arise within DWER and across the WA public sector over the next six (6) 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.

CLOSING DATE: 10am Monday 17 August 2026 (Australian Western Standard Time)

Applications that are in progress or submitted after the closing time will not be accepted.