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 – Private Sector Labour Relations [MIS18069]
Level 3 – $69,896 - $75,717 pa + benefits
Private Sector Labour Relations Branch, Safety 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 Private Sector Labour Relations Division is seeking a recent graduate with a Bachelor degree with a focus in industrial relations or employment relations, or an approved equivalent bachelor degree (bachelor degree to be completed in the current or preceding calendar year).
You will be working with the Private Sector Labour Relations teams assisting employers and employees to understand and meet their workplace rights and obligations, and assisting employers achieve compliance with WA employment laws. You will be involved in researching and analysing current and emerging workplace relations issues and assist in providing strategic policy advice to Government.
You will gain real world knowledge of employment relations through an opportunity to work directly with Wageline’s phone and online clients and assist with the resolution of employee claims for unpaid employment entitlements. You will use your writing skills and your creative flair to develop resources for our clients and contribute to education campaigns to promote workplace rights and obligations throughout the community. You will also gain the opportunity to work in the public sector labour relations area handling strategic industrial relations issues for Government as an employer.
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 Private Sector Labour Relations 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 degree with a focus in industrial or employment relations, 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 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.
