Senior Water Planning & Strategy Lead

Department of Water and Environmental Regulation; Perth; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation in Western Australia is seeking two Senior Water Planning Officers (Level 6) to join the Water Allocation Planning Branch and establish a pool of suitable applicants for ongoing permanent appointments. These roles will drive water planning initiatives and related policy developments in a dynamic, science‑based environment.

Senior Officers will lead the development and implementation of water plans and policies, provide expert technical advice,

Qualifications

• Experience in water resource planning and management.
• Strong research and analytical skills to interpret scientific information.
• Proven leadership capability to develop and support teams.
• Excellent communication with reports, presentations, and documentation.
• Stakeholder engagement and collaboration to influence outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of water plans and policies.
• Provide expert advice, analyse complex information and develop evidence-based recommendations.
• Collaborate with regional teams, government agencies and external stakeholders.
• Mentor staff and foster technical expertise across the department.
• Prepare high-quality reports and represent the department in technical forums.

Skills

Water resource planning

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation in Western Australia is seeking two Senior Water Planning Officers (Level 6) to join the Water Allocation Planning Branch and establish a pool of suitable applicants for ongoing permanent appointments. These roles will drive water planning initiatives and related policy developments in a dynamic, science‑based environment.

Senior Officers will lead the development and implementation of water plans and policies, provide expert technical advice,