PLEASE NOTE: THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS VACANCY HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 5:00PM MONDAY, 17 SEPTEMBER 2018 (WST). CURRENT APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY
Graduate Officer – Geoscience and Resource Strategy [MIS18060]
Level 3 – $69,896 - $75,717 pa + benefits
Geoscience and Resource Strategy Division, Resource and Environmental Regulation Group
Kick start your career and contribute to the growth of WA
Join our award winning graduate program and experience career stretching opportunities within the WA State Government.
Our graduate program has been recognised Australia wide and is a joint initiative between the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, and Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation.
The position
The Geoscience and Resource Strategy is seeking a recent graduate with a Bachelor of Commerce or an approved equivalent bachelor degree (bachelor degree to be completed in the current or preceding calendar year).
Within the Resource and Environment Regulation Group, the Geoscience and Resource Strategy Division is responsible for strategic resource policy setting and the facilitation of investment through the provision of geoscience data and products. The division manages the Exploration Incentive Scheme including the cofounded drilling program.
On completion of the graduate program you will carry out the role of Project Officer and will be involved with the assessment and administration of proposed land use changes throughout the State with a focus upon how these proposals may affect access for exploration and mining of mineral and petroleum resources. You will have an interest in legal, economic and policy issues and will be involved in policy development for land use-related matters. You will be part of a professional team including geologists, and will enjoy interacting with other experts within the Department and with other stakeholders, particularly other government agencies.
What we offer
Our program offers an amazing start to your career in the public sector with the opportunity to be part of projects that help develop our State. Benefits of the program include:
- A structured 18 month program
- A starting salary of $69,896pa (plus 9.5% superannuation)
- A permanent position based on successful completion of the program
- A dedicated senior sponsor and mentor, and the opportunity to network with skilled and diverse professionals
- Three month rotations tailored to build your professional expertise
- Rotation opportunities in your home and other government departments
- Targeted and comprehensive training (both formal and on-the-job)
- An award-winning Health and Wellbeing program
- Great work/life balance through flexible working arrangements and leave options
- Metropolitan based locations
Initial employment is on a fixed term contract with provision for permanent appointment following successful completion of the first twelve months. At the end of the program, you will return to a position in the Geoscience and Resource Strategy Division.
To learn more about the Graduate Program and what we have to offer, please visit our website.
How to apply
The graduate program is an equity and diversity employment initiative and therefore we are actively looking for recent university graduates from any of the following diversity groups to be a part of our January 2019 intake:
- people 24 years and under
- people with disability
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident to apply.
In order to be considered for this position you must provide the following:
- A copy of your academic record and evidence of your Bachelor of Commerce or an approved equivalent bachelor degree (completed in the current or preceding calendar year).
- Your CV including the names and contact details of two referees.
- A cover letter (maximum three pages) which outlines the following:
- Why you are interested in working at the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety and how it fits with your career aspirations; and
- A description of your role in a project (university assignment is ok) that you have undertaken or participated in that demonstrates your research and communication skills.
Please note that completion of a National Police Clearance and a Pre-Employment Conflict of Interest Declaration will form part of the selection process.
For tips on how to put together your application, or details about the process, you can find Information for Applicants on our website.
Further information
For more information about the Graduate Program, the application process or documents in an alternate format, please contact Alyce Rengel, Graduate Program Coordinator on (08) 9222 3866.
Suitable applicants may be considered for other similar vacancies within the next twelve months.
The Graduate Program is an equity and diversity employment initiative, within the Department’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Diversity Plan. This diversity employment program looks to increase workforce representation of people 24 years of age and under, people with disability and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people at the department.
CLOSING DATE: 5.00 pm on Monday, 17 September 2018 (WST)
Your application submission must be complete by the closing time, applications that are in progress or submitted after this time will not be accepted. It is your responsibility to ensure your application is submitted on time.
