Graduate Officer – Consumer Protection [MIS18054]
Level 3 – $69,896 - $75,717 pa + benefits
Consumer Protection Division, Industry Regulation and Consumer Protection 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
Do you have a systematic and enquiring mind? Are you looking to use your analytical, comprehension and problem solving skills in your career to undertake investigations and recommend outcomes?
The Consumer Protection Division is seeking a recent graduate with an interest in industry regulation (compliance and investigations) to join the Property Industries Directorate. You will have a bachelor degree in Commerce; Business; Arts (focus on Law, Security or Criminology); Law, or an approved equivalent degree, with a focus on government regulation, consumer protection, investigation, business law or other relevant units (degree to be completed in the current of preceding calendar year).
You will use your knowledge and skills in the consideration of matters within the property industry (real estate, tenancy, retirement villages and residential parks). Where there are allegations of non-compliance by individuals or across industry areas, you will undertake compliance and investigation activities to form a view and recommend outcomes. You will also assist in targeted programs, including field visits, to improve industry compliance. In addition, you will have a great work ethic, be able to manage your own time, and contribute to the ongoing development of the team.
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 Consumer Protection 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 in one or the following disciplines: Commerce; Business; Arts (focus on Law, Security or Criminology); Law or an approved equivalent degree with a focus on government regulation, consumer protection, investigation, business law or other relevant units (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, 3 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.
