Level: PSGOGA Specified Calling Level 1,2,3 $62,025-$112,285
Pool Ref Number: 0315A
Organisation Name:  Department of Water

The Department of Water (DoW) Water Science Branch is seeking suitably qualified Environmental Officers to join a dynamic team to work across one or more work areas. Energetic, well organised individuals are invited to apply for selection into a pool from which candidates will be selected for specific work areas.

Candidates should have skills and experience in one or more of the following listed or similar areas: Phytoplankton taxonomy, environmental or aquatic chemistry, algal ecology, river science, estuary science, water quality, oceanography, catchment and estuary modelling and environmental statistics. 

Qualified candidates will be selected for a pool from which positions will be filled based on job specific skills as they become available. Current vacancies exist for phytoplankton taxonomists and river scientists in the Perth CBD.  

WHY WORK FOR US?

 The DoW provides a working environment that promotes and supports professional development, work/life balance and wellness for all its employees through:

 ·                     Competitive salary plus 9.5% employer superannuation contribution and access to salary packaging options;

• generous working conditions under the Public Service Award including an extra week of leave, subsidised housing, district allowance, power subsidy and travel concessions
• flexible working arrangements;
• opportunity to be involved with exciting, interesting and meaningful work;
• access to an assortment of personal and professional development and training opportunities;
• leading wellness program promoting a healthy work / life balance with funded flu vaccinations, fitness classes and an employee assistance program to name but a few; and
• an energetic social club offering networking opportunities and a strong social environment.  

The Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to achieving true and representative workforce diversity. 

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER 

The DoW is a dynamic environment and is committed to improving the management of the State’s water resource.  We support Western Australia’s growth and development by managing the availability and quality of water – now and for the future. 

Our goals are: 

• Water needs for population and economic growth are met now and for the future;
• Western Australia has contemporary and adaptive water management; and
• Western Australia meets national standards in water efficiency and demand management. 

Find out more by visiting our website at www.water.wa.gov.au 

WORK RELATED REQUIREMENTS

Applicants are required to submit a comprehensive CV and address the selection criteria in no more than 5 pages..

FURTHER JOB RELATED INFORMATION

For further information about the position, please contact Mr Malcolm Robb on (08) 6364 7852 (not to be contacted for Applicant Information Packs or assistance with lodging your application).

HOW TO APPLY

Further job related information and full details about this position can be obtained from Jobs.wa.gov.au

Applicants are requested to apply on line via jobs.wa.gov.au using web search no: 0315A

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT PROFORMA AND LATE APPLICATIONS CAN NOT BE ACCEPTED. 

CLOSING DATE Tuesday 7 April 2015 at 11:45 pm