Join Us in Shaping Western Australia's Future
At the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation, we're not just hiring, we're building the future.
As Western Australia embarks on a bold agenda to remain the strongest economy in the nation, we play a critical role in delivering on government priorities: supporting sustainable development across the state, enabling renewable energy, protecting our environment, and securing our water future.
We are an influential and future-focused organisation, working at the intersection of science, policy, and community.
We're guided by good science, cultural knowledge, and a values-based culture that reflects who we are and how we go about our work.
If you're driven to make a real impact, whether it's supporting industry transformation, driving innovation in environmental regulation, enabling clean energy, or restoring waterways we invite you to bring your talent, your ideas, and your commitment to a team that's delivering for today and planning for tomorrow.
Be part of something bigger.
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The Opportunity:
This is a fixed term opportunity with an immediate start through to December ****, with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
The Environmental Officer (Noise) provides specialist environmental noise assessment, regulatory and advisory services to support the effective administration of environmental noise legislation in Western Australia.
Working under limited supervision, the role assesses complex noise-related issues, interprets and applies the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations **** and relevant provisions of the Environmental Protection Act ****, and delivers evidence-based technical advice to internal and external stakeholders.
The position plays a key role in protecting community amenity and supporting sustainable development by assisting local governments, industry, government agencies and the public to understand and comply with environmental noise requirements.
The role contributes to environmental impact assessments, compliance and enforcement activities, policy development,



and capacity building across the Department and broader regulatory network.
Through collaboration, technical expertise and stakeholder engagement, the Environmental Officer (Noise) supports informed decision-making and the consistent application of environmental noise legislation to achieve positive environmental and community outcomes.
At the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation, we are committed to fostering a modern workplace that supports flexibility, collaboration, and wellbeing.
Our flexible work arrangements include options for alternative work locations and adaptable schedules, designed to accommodate a variety of professional and personal needs.
We recognise that effective work can happen in different settings, and our approach reflects this, enabling staff to contribute meaningfully while maintaining balance and resilience.
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.
Join us and be part of a department that values innovation, inclusivity, and the evolving nature of work.
For further information about the opportunity, we encourage you to contact
Peter Popoff-Asotoff, A/Senior Manager (Noise)
on
***************
during business hours or via email at
******
.
How to apply
If you believe you have what it takes to succeed in this chance, please apply online by clicking the '
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button (above or below) and provide the following in Word or PDF format:
A comprehensive CV that details your experience relevant to this opportunity.




Include a copy of your Bachelor of Engineering or Science qualification (degree and transcript) in an environmental related field*
A two (2) page cover letter outlining the key responsibilities and achievements you have had during your career in context of the work-related requirements.
Two (2) referees (one preferred to be a current supervisor or recent manager)
* Applicants who consider their degree is equivalent to a Bachelor of Engineering or Science may be asked to confirm and evidence equivalency from the issuing university.
Applicants with an overseas qualification must submit a valid assessment from the Overseas Qualification Unit (OQU).
For more information visit migration.wa.gov.au
Please Note:
To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have documentary evidence of entitlement to live and work in Australia for the duration of the employment opportunity.
DWER conducts employment screening which may include a National Criminal History check.
For technical difficulties while applying online or information about the application process, please contact us for assistance on ************** or at ****** – email address not to be used for submission of applications.
Access Needs
We use the National Relay Service (NRS) to ensure we are accessible to people who are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment.
NRS can help you connect with us on:
TTY/voice calls – *******
Speak & Listen – ******** ***
SMS relay – ******** ***
If you have any access needs that may require adjustment to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, including alternate methods of communication, or to request a document in an alternative format please contact us at ****** or on **************.
This process may be used to fill similar vacancies that may arise within DWER and across the WA public sector over the next six (6) 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.
CLOSING DATE: 4pm Thursday 13 August **** (Australian Western Standard Time)
Applications that are in progress or submitted after the closing time will not be accepted.

📌 Environmental Officer (Noise) (Perth)
🏢 Department of Water and Environmental Regulation
📍 Perth