• Are you ready to lead the charge in building a sustainable future?
• Take the reins of the Carbon Innovation Grants program, collaborate with industry experts, and help drive Western Australia’s transition to net-zero emissions.

As Western Australia’s primary water and environmental regulator, the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation has a responsibility to be an influential and future-focused organisation. Our vision is for a low-carbon Western Australia with a healthy environment and secure water resources for future generations

The role

We have an exciting opportunity available immediately until 30 June 2027 with the possibility of extension or permanency for you to join our team.

As the Program Manager you will lead and coordinate the delivery and administration of the Carbon Innovation Grants Program and provision of advice on all aspects of the program. Your role includes managing the delivery of existing grants, leading the assessment of new grant applications and development of new grant rounds to achieve Government objectives and ensure probity and value for money. You will also work collaboratively with technical experts and decision-makers to deliver program outcomes. The role includes providing leadership to the Carbon Innovation Grant Program Officer (Level 5 fixed term) as a direct report.

As a department we recognise that flexible working arrangements support effective work-life balance, empowers our people and increases team productivity. We are committed to creating an equitable and diverse workforce that promotes an inclusive and supportive workplace environment. We value the unique diversity of experience that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women and youth bring to our workforce.

more information

For further information about the opportunity we encourage you to contact Marc Cassanet on (08) 6364 7229 or marc.cassanet@dwer.wa.gov.au using the subject line: Program Manager - Carbon Innovation Grants Program enquiry via EthicalJobs during business hours.

If you believe you have what it takes to succeed in this opportunity, please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.

CLOSING DATE: 4:00pm (Australian Western Standard Time) on the closing date.

Applications that are in progress or submitted after the closing time will not be accepted.