Are you passionate about sustainability and driving positive environmental change?
The Minister for the Environment is inviting expressions of interest for two Member positions to the Waste Authority board – a unique opportunity to influence Western Australia’s waste strategy and help create a cleaner, greener future.
As a member of the Waste Authority, you will:
- Lead the way in implementing the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy 2030
- Advise and collaborate with the Minister, CEO and key stakeholders on innovative solutions for waste avoidance and resource recovery
- Shape policy and programs that make a real impact on sustainability
- Help WA achieve its ambitious waste reduction goals
We’re looking for individuals with skills, experience, and knowledge in areas such as:
- Sustainability and circular economy
- Waste services
- Waste avoidance and resource recovery
- Environmental policy and community engagement
If you have a vision for a sustainable future and want to make a meaningful contribution, we want to hear from you!
Send your confidential expression of interest to:
Alistair Jones
Director General
Department of Water and Environmental Regulation
Email: wasteauthoritynominations@dwer.wa.gov.au
Closing date 5pm, 23 February 2026.
Positions to the Waste Authority board are made in accordance with Part 2 of the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2007.
Please note that a person appointed as a member of the Waste Authority cannot also be employed under part 3 of the Public Sector Management Act 1994.
An information package is available below. If you need further information, please contact the Executive Officer Circular Economy, Department of Water and Environmental Regulation at waste.authority@dwer.wa.gov.au.
