How to apply

In addition, all DEC jobs are generally be placed on the WA Government Jobs Board, where you can also find information about careers and working for the state government.

Jobs may also be advertised in the Government Appointments Section of The West Australian newspaper.

The department strongly encourages you to submit your application electronically through the WA Jobs Board, however, we do accept hard copy applications.

The Public Sector Standards page has information about employment standards, as well as information about lodging a breach claim. 

DEC job related information:

•  Employment InfoPack (561.6 kB)
       general information about working for the department
•  Overseas Recruitment Booklet (2.04 MB)
       living and working in Western Australia for potential employees overseas
• Graduate Development Program - career opportunities for new graduates

•  DEC Job Application Kit (77.41 kB)

•  OEPA Job Application Kit (80.43 kB)

•  Breach of Standard Claim Form (117.54 kB)

•  DEC Code of Conduct (197.92 kB)

• Australasian Fire Authorities Council Interim Medical Guidelines (212 kB)

There is no particular time of the year when recruiting takes place except for the Graduate Development Program, where applications generally close mid-October each year.

DEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions. DEC promotes flexible working arrangements.

Still want to know more?

There's a lot more information about working for the department on this site, or you can contact theRecruitment Coordinator at the department's People Services Branch:

Tel:  (08) 9219 8222 [International +61 8 9219 8222]
Fax: (08) 9334 0478 [International +61 8 9334 0478]