Business Systems Administration Officer

ArtSupport; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Public sector experience

Job summary

The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation is seeking a Business Systems Administration Officer to provide critical administrative and systems support within Environmental Compliance. You will help maintain business systems, support records management, and assist with tracking the Controlled Waste Tracking System.

This role offers a pathway into government business systems, with a focus on accuracy, stakeholder engagement, and well-organised operations.

Qualifications

• Organised and detail-oriented professional.
• Experience with business systems and government processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within set timeframes.
• Interest in administration and information management.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential administrative support within Environmental Compliance.
• Maintain business systems and databases.
• Support records management processes.
• Assist with tracking and coordination of the Controlled Waste Tracking System.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Records management

Information systems

Stakeholder liaison

Tools

Waste Tracking System

Job description

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 an opportunity available for an immediate start until September 2027 with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

Are you an organised and detail-oriented professional looking to build your career in a supportive and purpose-driven environment?

We are seeking a Business Systems Administration Officer to provide essential administrative and systems support within Environmental Compliance. In this role, you will help maintain business systems and databases, support records management processes, and assist with the tracking and coordination of departments Controlled Waste Tracking System

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills while contributing to important regulatory and compliance functions that support Western Australia’s environmental outcomes. Working as part of a collaborative team, you will play a key role in ensuring information is accurate, accessible and managed effectively, helping to support the delivery of critical services across the organisation.

The ideal candidate will have strong organisational and communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities within set timeframes. You will enjoy working with information systems, building positive relationships with a range of stakeholders, and applying sound judgement to support effective business operations. This role is well suited to someone looking to gain valuable experience in administration, information management, and government business systems while contributing to a positive and high-performing team environment.

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, diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels supported and valued. We recognise the unique skills, perspectives and experiences that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women and young people bring to our workforce, and we encourage applications from these groups.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

• 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.

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 Rebecca Griffiths, Manager Controlled Waste on [phone] during business hours or via email at [e-mail].

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 [e-mail] or on [phone].

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: 4pm Monday 16 November 2026 (Australian Western Standard Time)

Applications that are in progress or submitted after the closing time willnot be accepted.