Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

Freedom Of Information Coordinator

Level 5 - $105,167 -$114,937pa PSCSAA 2024,

Position No : 101872

Work Type : Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time

Location : Joondalup

Closing Date : 2026-04-15 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD) 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. Be part of DWER.

We care | We build trust | Better together | Open minds | We serve to make a difference

The Opportunity : This is a permanent opportunity.

The Position: Freedom of Information Coordinator,

Your responsibilities will include :

- Support the Manager FOI by supervising staff, overseeing daily workflow and ensuring tasks are completed to a consistent, high standard.




- Demonstrate DWER’s Leadership Expectations by Leading Others, modelling the behaviours required for effective leadership and contributing to a positive, accountable workplace culture.
- Engage with applicants and internal stakeholders to clarify requests, explain FOI obligations and support the delivery of accurate, timely and customer‑focused outcomes.

At the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation, we are committed to fostering a contemporary 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.

How to apply

- A comprehensive CV that details your experience relevant to this chance;
- 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)

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.

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 - 133 677
- Speak & Listen - 1300 555 727
- SMS relay - 0423 677 767

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.

CLOSING DATE: 4pm Wednesday 15 April (Australian Western Standard Time)

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

📌 Freedom of Information Coordinator (Joondalup)
🏢 Department of Water and Environmental Regulation
📍 Joondalup