Job Description
Executive Manager - Office of the EPA
Salary:
Level 7, $139,860 - $149,485 pa PS CSA + Superannuation
Position No:
101663
Work Type:
Permanent - Full Time
Location:
Perth CBD
Closing Date:
2026-04-28 4:00 PM
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 permanent opportunity.
The Executive Manager – Office of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) provides high level executive support and advice to the Chair of the EPA to support the EPA Board meet its objectives. The role is responsible for overseeing the EPA’s governance framework, providing advice and critical analysis to the EPA Chair, managing, and resolving identified issues, coordinating activities across government and ensuring the quality, consistency and delivery of written correspondence and documentation for the EPA Chair.
The role assists the Director of the Office of the EPA in the planning, management, development and review of the division and its outputs, and assists in developing divisional business plans and strategies for the achievement of strategic departmental outcomes. The Executive Manager – Office of the EPA anticipates change and reviews how we work and lead reform activities to assist the Division to deliver Department and State Government priorities.
At the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation, we are committed to fostering a modern workplace that supports flexibility, collaboration, and wellbeing.
Our flexible work arrangements include options for alternative work locations and adaptable schedules, designed to accommodate a variety of professional and personal needs.
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 Melissa Lamb, Director Office of the EPA on (08) 6364 6483 during business hours or via email at melissa.lamb@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 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 – 1300XXXXXX
SMS relay – 0423XXXXXX
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 28 April 2026 (Australian Western Standard Time)
Applications that are in progress or submitted after the closing time will not be accepted.
Salary:
Level 7, $139,860 - $149,485 pa PS CSA + Superannuation
Position No:
101663
Work Type:
Permanent - Full Time
Location:
Perth CBD
Closing Date:
2026-04-28 4:00 PM
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 permanent opportunity.
The Executive Manager – Office of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) provides high level executive support and advice to the Chair of the EPA to support the EPA Board meet its objectives. The role is responsible for overseeing the EPA’s governance framework, providing advice and critical analysis to the EPA Chair, managing, and resolving identified issues, coordinating activities across government and ensuring the quality, consistency and delivery of written correspondence and documentation for the EPA Chair.
The role assists the Director of the Office of the EPA in the planning, management, development and review of the division and its outputs, and assists in developing divisional business plans and strategies for the achievement of strategic departmental outcomes. The Executive Manager – Office of the EPA anticipates change and reviews how we work and lead reform activities to assist the Division to deliver Department and State Government priorities.
At the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation, we are committed to fostering a modern workplace that supports flexibility, collaboration, and wellbeing.
Our flexible work arrangements include options for alternative work locations and adaptable schedules, designed to accommodate a variety of professional and personal needs.
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 Melissa Lamb, Director Office of the EPA on (08) 6364 6483 during business hours or via email at melissa.lamb@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 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 – 1300XXXXXX
SMS relay – 0423XXXXXX
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 28 April 2026 (Australian Western Standard Time)
Applications that are in progress or submitted after the closing time will not be accepted.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Executive Manager - Office of the EPA position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Perth offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.