We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well-equipped, highly motivated, diverse and inclusive to provide responsive, quality services to all Western Australians.
Meet our people
Working for DPIRD is both challenging and rewarding. We recognise our people are our greatest asset and we strive to create a positive work environment that offers a healthy work-life balance. Our people drive change through creativity, enthusiasm and commitment.
Work across the state
DPIRD offers a range of career opportunities across WA.
With more than 60 offices and facilities located from Broome and Kununurra in the north, through Perth, and down to Albany and Eucla in the south, there's bound to be a location to suit you.
We also work with a variety of industry and community stakeholders, giving you an opportunity to build strong relationships and work on significant initiatives that drive economic growth, create jobs and make a real difference for local communities.
Be part of a leading team
DPIRD is renowned for being a world leader in a range of fields, from research and development to biosecurity and sustainability.
Work alongside scientists, compliance officers through to business development specialists, who help protect and grow our agrifood and fisheries sectors while building stronger regional communities.
Our collaboration with industry, universities and government continues to translate into commercial outcomes that makes WA domestically and internationally competitive.
Enjoy the opportunities
Working for DPIRD is both challenging and rewarding. As a public sector agency, we offer flexible working conditions and opportunities for development and advancement. We endeavour to create a positive work environment to allow you to balance the demands of your job, family and other commitments while maintaining your health and wellbeing. We also encourage you to learn on the job and build your skills to stay at the top of your game.
Working for DPIRD
Employee benefits
Some of the benefits offered to DPIRD employees include:
- flexible working and leave arrangements
- generous leave entitlements and options to purchase additional leave
- access to salary packaging arrangements with a range of providers
- professional learning and development opportunities, and study leave assistance
- an Employee Assistance Program
- a friendly work environment
- health and wellbeing programs
- unique opportunities to assist during incidents and emergencies.
Equity and diversity
We respect and value the different skills and experiences people bring to our workplace, as well as being aware of the challenges faced by some people. DPIRD encourages applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people with diverse sexualities and genders, youth, women and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Contact us
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Employment team