Project Manager - Information Communication Technology

Peel; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation in Western Australia is seeking an ICT Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of diverse ICT and digital transformation initiatives. You will work with business representatives, technical specialists, vendors and senior leaders to ensure projects deliver on time, within scope and with measurable benefits.

You’ll drive governance, contract management and the adoption of project management best practices while building productive

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience delivering complex ICT projects.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to build productive relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end project management across multiple ICT and digital transformation initiatives from planning to benefits realisation.
• Collaborate with business representatives, technical specialists, vendors and senior leaders to manage scope, budgets, schedules and risks.
• Drive adoption of project management best practices, governance reporting and contract management.

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.

The Opportunity:

This is a permanent opportunity.

We are seeking a motivated ICT Project Manager to manage a diverse portfolio of ICT and digital transformation projects, ensuring the successful delivery of solutions that support organisational priorities and enhance business operations. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact projects, collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders and contribute to the continuous improvement of technology services.

In this role, you will provide end-to-end project management across multiple initiatives, from project planning and business case development through to implementation, transition and benefits realisation. You will work closely with business representatives, technical specialists, vendors and senior leaders to manage project scope, budgets, schedules and risks while ensuring projects are delivered on time and achieve their intended outcomes. The position also plays a key role in stakeholder engagement, governance reporting, contract management and driving the adoption of project management best practices.

The successful candidate will bring demonstrated experience delivering complex ICT projects, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to build productive relationships across diverse stakeholder groups. You will be a proactive problem-solver with sound analytical skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity to influence strategic technology initiatives, support organisational transformation and develop your career within a collaborative and forward-thinking team.

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

Find out more about us by visiting our website at www.dwer.wa.gov.au

For further information about the opportunity, we encourage you to contact Jonathan Zee, Operations Manager on [phone] or via email at [e-mail] during business hours.

CLOSING DATE: 4pm Friday 13 November 2026 (Australian Western Standard Time)

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

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 [phone] or at [e-mail] – 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 [e-mail] or on [phone].

Applicants found suitable, but not selected for this opportunity may be offered opportunities in similar or subsequent vacancies that arise within a period of up to six (6) months from endorsement of the recruitment decision. 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.