PERMANENT APPOINTMENT

The Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA) MRIWA funds and coordinates research, connecting industry, government, and research institutions to build the state's research capability and workforce pipeline.

The Position

This newly created role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to Western Australia's research and innovation ecosystem through the delivery of MRIWA's education and workforce program.

As Program Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating and delivering initiatives supporting the development of WA's future research and industry workforce needs. This work includes administering research scholarship programs, supporting skills development initiatives, coordinating stakeholder engagement activities, and contributing to projects that strengthen capability across MRIWA's priority research areas.

Working closely with our team, universities, researchers, industry partners, government agencies, and funding recipients, you will build strong working relationships and ensure programs are delivered efficiently, effectively, and to a high standard. You will coordinate program activities from planning through to implementation, monitor progress and outcomes, manage reporting requirements, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys taking ownership, managing competing priorities, and delivering quality outcomes.

You'll be part of a small, collaborative, and high-performing team where initiative, accountability, and a willingness to contribute fully to our overall success are highly valued.

The role provides the opportunity to work across a diverse range of projects, engage with Higer-degree by Research (HDR) students, leading researchers and industry stakeholders, and contribute to programs that have a tangible impact on the future research capability of Western Australia.

MRIWA believes all our people are leaders and encourages staff to demonstrate leadership in their roles. We support this through our Leadership Expectations, with this role aligned to the Personal Leadership context.

If you are a motivated and organised professional who thrives on delivering outcomes, building relationships, and making a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Click the ‘Apply Now’ button, complete the online application form, and attach your application.

Your application must include:

• A written response (up to 2 pages) demonstrating how you meet the role‑specific requirements listed below and in the Job Description Form (JDF):

• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and analyse complex workforce, education or policy issues to develop evidence-based solutions.
• Demonstrated experience designing and delivering education or research programs, including selecting and managing Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students (e.g. PhD candidates) and working with universities and supervisors to support successful outcomes and completion.
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain effective relationships, influence and negotiate across industry, government and education sectors to achieve aligned outcomes.

• A CV (maximum 3 pages) detailing your employment history and achievements relevant to the role‑specific requirements.
• Contact details for two work-related referees, including your current line manager.
• A copy of your qualifications.

Your application will be assessed by the selection panel for shortlisting against the role‑specific requirements above.

Later stages of the selection process will assess your suitability against a broader range of job requirements, behaviours, and capabilities outlined in the JDF (a link to the JDF is provided in the job advertisement).

Please note that completion of a National Police Clearance and a pre‑employment Conflict of Interest declaration form part of the selection process.

This position is subject to a three‑month probationary period.

Information
For a confidential discussion please contact Tim Walton, Director Research Strategy at tim.walton@mriwa.wa.gov.au

CLOSING DATE: 5.00 pm on Friday, 7 August 2026 (WST)