Environmental Manager-Noise

The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation is seeking an Environmental Manager-Noise in Joondalup, WA. This permanent full-time role involves enforcing noise regulations, providing technical advice, and leading a team. Candidates should possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, along with a relevant degree. The position emphasizes equity, diversity, and inclusion, aligning with the department's values of trust and collaboration.
Environmental Manager-Noise

Salary:

Specified Calling Level 4 $ 141,344-$151,091 Plus 11.5% super pa, PSCSAA 2024,

Position No:

3032929

Work Type:

Permanent - Full Time

Location:

Joondalup

Closing Date:

2025-04-23 4:00 PM

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:

This is a permanent opportunity

Are you passionate about environmental protection and noise regulation? Do you have the leadership skills to guide a team while making a real impact? We’re looking for a strategic, skilled, and dynamic Manager to join our team and lead the charge in enforcing noise regulations and providing expert technical advice.

As the Environmental Manager-Noise, you will be responsible for administering the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997 and the noise provisions of the Environmental Protection Act 1986, resolving complex issues, and streamlining operational procedures. You’ll assess noise regulation exemptions, approvals, and reports, ensuring timely and accurate decisions. In addition, you will provide expert technical advice to both internal and external stakeholders, including local government and agencies, while leading the development, maintenance, and sharing of expertise to improve knowledge and capabilities across the department. You’ll also uphold equity, diversity, inclusion, and safety in every aspect of your role, demonstrating leadership behaviours and inspiring a team of leaders.

At DWER, we see every employee as a leader, driving our success and shaping our culture. We’re looking for someone who embodies our values: serving to make a difference, building trust, caring, keeping open minds, and working better together.

To excel in this role, you should have a strong ability to apply legislation and policy to support organisational goals. You’ll need to be skilled in analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making to deliver practical solutions, as well as communicate effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. The ability to meet high standards and deliver results within required timeframes is key, along with the capacity to manage and develop both yourself and others while championing change.

A Bachelor of Science, Engineering or an approved equivalent is required. Please note that a national police check will be conducted prior to employment.

At DWER, we value leadership, collaboration, and a commitment to safety. If you’re ready to make an impact and play a key role in ensuring a safe and sustainable future, we encourage you to apply today and help us create a better tomorrow.

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 Peter Taylor on 08 6364 7078 or via email peter.taylor@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.
• A Bachelor of Science, Engineering or an approved equivalent is required*
• 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

For technical difficulties while applying online or information about the application process, please contact us for assistance on (08) 6364 6774 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 6774.

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 Wednesday 23 April 2025 (Australian Western Standard Time)

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