Team Leader Strategic Projects

Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration in East Perth is seeking a Team Leader Strategic Projects to guide environmental assessment and compliance for WA’s mining sector. You will lead a team of specialists, provide expert regulatory advice and shape outcomes that balance development with environmental protection.

This permanent, hybrid role offers high visibility, a collaborative public-service culture, and opportunities to influence policy while enjoying work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science or related discipline.
• Strong experience in environmental management and regulation.
• Demonstrated leadership capability and experience developing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental assessment and compliance outcomes for mining projects.
• Guide a team of specialists and provide expert regulatory advice.
• Shape regulatory outcomes across Western Australia’s resources sector.

Skills

Team leadership

Strategic thinking

Regulatory expertise

Education

Environmental Science or related discipline

Job description

East Perth | Hybrid Working | Permanent Appointment

The Opportunity

Ready to lead a team delivering environmental regulation across Western Australia's resources sector?

As Team Leader Strategic Projects, you'll guide environmental assessment and compliance outcomes for mining projects across WA while leading a team of specialists and providing expert advice on complex regulatory matters.

This is an opportunity to combine technical expertise with people leadership, working on regulatory outcomes that have a genuine impact on Western Australia's resources sector while enjoying the flexibility, stability and work-life balance offered by the public sector.

About You

You’ll bring:

• A degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management or a related discipline
• Strong experience in environmental management and regulation
• Demonstrated leadership capability and experience developing high-performing teams

Why Make the Move?

• Take on a leadership role overseeing environmental assessment and compliance activities across Western Australia's mining sector
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a genuine commitment to work-life balance
• Build a rewarding long-term career in a stable and supportive environment
• Work on regulatory outcomes that matter, with opportunities to make a meaningful contribution across Western Australia's resources sector