The Opportunity:

This is a permanent opportunity with an immediate commencement!

Join a team at the forefront of protecting and improving Western Australia’s air quality. As the Senior Environmental Officer – Air Quality , you will play a pivotal role in delivering strategic air quality investigations, leading complex data analysis and providing expert scientific advice that informs environmental assessment, regulatory decision-making and policy development.

Working within the Air Quality Branch, you will apply your expertise in air quality modelling and atmospheric science to address emerging environmental challenges, influence major projects and contribute to outcomes that benefit industry, government and the wider community.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced environmental skilled who thrives on solving complex problems and providing technical leadership. You will work with a high degree of autonomy, mentor and support developing staff, and collaborate with stakeholders across government, industry and the research sector. We are seeking a professional with strong expertise in air quality and atmospheric science, proven analytical and communication skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality scientific advice.

In return, you will have the opportunity to shape air quality policy, build organisational capability and make a lasting contribution to environmental outcomes in Western Australia





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 Puneet Verma on 6364 6490 during business hours or via email at [email protected]

Want to know more about this role? Click the Apply link to be directed to the Jobs WA website for further information and application submission.

CLOSING DATE: 4.00pm on Thursday 13 August 2026 (Australian Western Standard Time)

📌 Senior Environmental Officer (Joondalup)
🏢 Department of Water and Environmental Regulation
📍 Joondalup