Senior Environmental Officer – Appeals & Regulatory Insight

Department of Water and Environmental Regulation; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Appeals Convenor (OAC) in Western Australia seeks a Senior Environmental Officer to support investigations of environmental appeals and provide evidence-based advice at the regulatory interface of science and policy. You will analyse complex issues, interpret legislation, and prepare reports and Ministerial briefings to inform State decision-making.

This 12-month fixed-term role offers opportunities to work across diverse environmental matters, engage with industry and

Qualifications

• Experience providing high-quality technical and regulatory advice on environmental matters.
• Experience assessing and investigating environmental issues, applications and proposals.
• Ability to interpret and apply environmental legislation, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality technical and regulatory advice on complex environmental matters.
• Assess and investigate environmental issues, applications and proposals.
• Interpret and apply relevant environmental legislation, policies and procedures.
• Prepare reports, recommendations, Ministerial briefings and correspondence.
• Manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes within tight timeframes.
• Engage effectively with industry representatives, government agencies, consultants and community stakeholders.

Skills

Regulatory analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory reporting

Policy interpretation

Job description

The Office of the Appeals Convenor (OAC) in Western Australia seeks a Senior Environmental Officer to support investigations of environmental appeals and provide evidence-based advice at the regulatory interface of science and policy. You will analyse complex issues, interpret legislation, and prepare reports and Ministerial briefings to inform State decision-making.

This 12-month fixed-term role offers opportunities to work across diverse environmental matters, engage with industry and