Principal Environmental Officer - Air Quality

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.

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Find out more about us by visiting our website at www.dwer.wa.gov.au

The Opportunity:

This is a permanent opportunity.
We are seeking an experienced air quality professional to join our Air Quality Branch and play a leading role in shaping environmental outcomes across Western Australia. In this position, you'll tackle complex air quality challenges, lead strategic investigations and modelling projects, and provide trusted scientific advice that influences policy, regulation and major environmental decisions.

This is more than a technical role. You'll work alongside government agencies, industry, researchers and community stakeholders to address emerging environmental issues and deliver practical, evidence-based solutions. As a senior member of the team, you'll also mentor and support other environmental professionals, helping to build capability and foster a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.

We're seeking someone with strong experience in air quality and atmospheric science, including air quality modelling and environmental data analysis, who enjoys solving complex problems and leading meaningful work.

In return, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that matter, work with highly skilled professionals and help protect Western Australia's environment for future generations. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

We welcome applications from Australian, New Zealand and international candidates. Successful applicants must have, or be able to obtain, and maintain the necessary work rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment. While not guaranteed, visa sponsorship may be considered for an outstanding candidate whose skills and experience align closely with the role requirements.