Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 12th Jul 2024
- Perth > Joondalup
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We have an opportunity for the right candidate to join our dynamic Climate Change Division, where we drive comprehensive Government coordination of cutting-edge climate change policies and deliver expert advice to Government. At the forefront of change, our Division spearheads the implementation of key initiatives, including the Western Australian Climate Policy, State Electric Vehicles Strategy, and government emissions reduction targets.
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 department holds itself accountable to being fair, efficient and effective. We respect First Nations people’s people knowledge and cultural advice. As a forward-looking department we are guided by good science and embrace new technologies and practices. We value and engage with our stakeholders and we strive to be transparent in all we do and to build trusted relationships.
Our values-based culture reflects who we are and how we go about business. We would love you to see some of the exciting work and opportunities available at DWER.
We care | We build trust | Better together | Open minds | We serve to make a difference
Find out more about us by visiting our website at dwer.wa.gov.au.
We are seeking a Program Manager for immediate start who is passionate about tackling climate change, with demonstrated leadership experience and sound project management skills. The role coordinates and leads a small team to deliver initiatives for greenhouse gas emissions management for government operations across the state. The priority for the role is to lead the delivery of a whole of government emissions reporting system as it progresses from a pilot phase to wider deployment. To be successful in the role you will need to manage contractors and consultants and proactively engage and collaborate with stakeholders across the public sector to achieve government’s emissions reduction and reporting objectives.
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.
For further information about the opportunity we encourage you to contact Marc Cassanet,Senior Manager Emissions Reduction Initiatives on (08) 6364 7229 during business hours or via email at [email protected], using the subject line: Program Manager - Government Net Zero enquiry via EthicalJobs.
If you believe you have what it takes to succeed in this opportunity, please apply online by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button (above or below) and provide the following in Word or PDF format:
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This process may be used to fill similar vacancies that may arise within DWER and across the WA public sector over the next twelve (12) months. 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.
Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy may be considered for subsequent vacancies in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of Commissioner's Instruction 2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy.
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