Prepare for your first day at DWER

Where to go, how to get there and what to expect on your first day working at the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation.
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What to expect

  • Your manager will greet you in the lobby of your office location at the pre-agreed time.
  • A company-issued laptop will be available for use on your first day.
  • Introduction and meeting scheduled with your onboarding buddy.
  • Participation in a one-day orientation.
  • One-day orientation with the Public Sector Commission.

Your one-day orientation

  • Official welcome into DWER's community and culture.
  • Learn about DWER's mission and values.
  • Introduction to your pay and flexible working arrangements.
  • Introduction to DWER's Intranet.
  • Receive and set up a computer with the help of IT.
  • Learn about next steps in your onboarding journey.
  • Time for questions and answers.

Find out more about working at DWER below.

Flexible working arrangements

At DWER, we support flexible working arrangements.

These arrangements include increased flexibility with starting and finishing times, part-time work or job sharing.

We have done our research with ECU, and we support flexible working arrangements to help boost your productivity and effectiveness in the workplace.

At DWER we allow you to design your own working arrangements that helps support your work-life balance.

Working from an alternative location

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At DWER, we call working at home or remote working, working from alternative locations.  At DWER, you can work up to 50 per cent of your roster at alternative locations.

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If you are interested in flexible working arrangements and working from an alternative location, speak with your manager about a flexible work request and then submit the request through the HR Service portal.

Our dress code

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We follow a 'neat, professional, casual' dress code that encourages individuality while maintaining a professional atmosphere.

For fieldwork, you'll be provided with personal protective equipment, including a high-visibility uniform.

Picture yourself in clean, well-maintained clothing, exuding confidence and style.

Business-casual attire is the norm for the office, so feel free to wear slacks, khakis, collared shirts, blouses, skirts, or dresses (knee-length or longer), along with comfortable closed-toe shoes. You don't need formal business suits unless there's a specific event requiring it.

Be yourself and embrace our friendly, thriving environment! 

Pay day

Our salaries are paid fortnightly on Thursday.

Questions regarding salaries can be sent to hr@dwer.wa.gov.au

Access card and locker process

As a new staff member, you are required to have an access card. 

This will identify you as a staff member and allow you to access secure areas of DWER.

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On Day 1, you'll get a temporary building pass and schedule your access card photo.

You'll also be assigned a locker for your work items on the floor, which comes with your access card.

Interested in a bicycle locker? See the information below.
 

Where to go

Head office

Prime House

8 Davidson Terrace, Joondalup, Western Australia 6027

Mon-Fri 8:30-5:30

Regional offices

For details go to our regional offices page.

Bike access at Prime House, Joondalup

We have an amazing bike rack facility so you can ride to work with showers and change rooms available. 

For more information, please contact accommodation@dwer.wa.gov.au

Bike access at our regional offices

Bunbury

Bike racks available.

Contact bunbury.admin@dwer.wa.gov.au

Busselton

Bike racks available.

Contact busselton.admin@dwer.wa.gov.au

Geraldton

Bike racks available.

Contact fleur.coaker@dwer.wa.gov.au

Carnarvon

No bike racks available.

Contact fleur.coaker@dwer.wa.gov.au

Swan Avon Region

Bike racks available.

Contact michael.kelly@dwer.wa.gov.au

Kununurra

Bike racks available.

Contact susie.williams@dwer.wa.gov.au

Karratha

Bike racks available.

Contact alana.kidd@dwer.wa.gov.au

South Coast

Secure bike racks available.

Contact southcoast@dwer.wa.gov.au

Train and bus options

Use the Transperth Journey Planner to plan your trip.

If you're coming to Prime House, Joondalup

Take the train from the Perth Underground to Joondalup station.

At Joondalup station, head to the CAT bus stops, which are upstairs at the Perth end of the station on the western side, just past the newsagent.

Take the Blue CAT bus to Davidson Tce (stop 5) or the Red CAT bus to Davidson Tce (stop 11).

Where to park

If you're coming to Prime House, Joondalup

Reid Promenade Car Park

Address: 93 Boas Ave, Joondalup WA  6027

Phone: (08) 9400 4040

Mon-Fri 6am-8pm

Human Resources and Information Services contacts

HR Service Desk

hr@dwer.wa.gov.au

IS Service Desk

it@dwer.wa.gov.au

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