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 – Executive and Information Management Services [MIS18063]
Level 3 – $69,896 - $75,717 pa + benefits
Executive and Corporate Information Management Branch, Corporate Services 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 Corporate Information Management Branch of the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) is seeking a recent graduate with a Bachelor of Information Management, or an approved equivalent bachelor degree, with a records management focus (bachelor degree to be completed in the current or preceding calendar year).
The Corporate Information Management (CIM) Branch provides leadership, direction, advice and support to facilitate information access and management across the department. The CIM team supports all DMIRS employees to comply with their legal record keeping responsibilities by; maintaining and implementing the department’s approved Record Keeping Plan, monitoring information management and record keeping practices, and developing and delivering quality systems, training and coaching. In addition our branch:
- Provides customer service and administrative support across the Department
- Provides operational support, including; mail and document management, file management, records storage, as well as records retention and disposal
- Coordinates the processing of Freedom of Information (FOI) applications, and provides advice to departmental staff on FOI matters
- Facilitates DMIRS compliance with the State Records Act, The Freedom of Information Act and other relevant legislation
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 Executive and Corporate Information Management Branch.
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 Bachelor of Information Management, or an approved equivalent bachelor degree, with a records management focus (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.
