The Opportunity:

Are you an experienced environmental professional looking to apply your technical expertise to complex, high-profile environmental matters?

The OAC is seeking a highly capable Senior Environmental Officer to support the investigation of environmental appeals and contribute to informed, evidence-based decision-making. Working at the intersection of environmental science, policy and regulation, you will play a key role in analysing complex issues and providing advice on matters of State significance.

This is an exciting opportunity to work across a diverse range of environmental issues, undertake challenging and rewarding work, and contribute to fair, transparent and robust environmental outcomes for Western Australia.

This position has arisen due to an increase in workload across the team, creating an opportunity for an experienced skilled who can quickly establish themselves and contribute collaboratively to supports the Appeals Convenor.

About the Role

As a Senior Environmental Officer, you will:

- Provide high-quality technical and regulatory advice on complex environmental matters.
- Assess and investigate environmental issues, applications and proposals.
- Interpret and apply relevant environmental legislation, policies and procedures.
- Prepare reports, recommendations, Ministerial briefings and correspondence.
- Manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes within tight timeframes.
- Engage effectively with industry representatives, government agencies, consultants and community stakeholders.




- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support strategic environmental objectives.

Why Join OAC?

The OAC plays a critical role in Western Australia's environmental decision-making framework. As part of a small and highly specialised team, you will work on complex and often high-profile environmental appeals, contributing to rigorous, impartial and evidence-based assessment processes.

This position is being offered as a 12-month fixed-term appointment and provides additional resourcing to support a sustained increase in workload within the team. The role offers an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to a diverse range of environmental matters and stakeholders.

*While this recruitment process is being conducted to fill one initial vacancy, applicants should note that additional Senior Environmental Officer positions may also be filled from this process to support ongoing operational requirements. Applicants assessed as suitable may therefore be considered for these additional opportunities as they arise.

For further information about the opportunity, we encourage you to contact Dom Misitano, Director Office of the Appeals Convenor on 08 6364 6762 or via email at [email protected] during business hours.

CLOSING DATE: 4pm Friday 2 October 2026 (Australian Western Standard Time)

Please note: Interviews will not be conducted as part of this recruitment process. Suitable applicants may be assessed based on the information provided in their application and may be requested to provide referee reports as part of the assessment process.

Apply here: WA Government Jobs | Senior Environmental Officer - Appeals

📌 Senior Environmental Officer - Appeals (Perth)
🏢 Department of Water and Environmental Regulation
📍 Perth