Job opportunity

Aboriginal Employment Program

Kaya! Wandju!

Ready for the next step in your career?

Come and join us!

DMIRS is seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our customers and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. These positions is part of the Aboriginal Employment Program (AEP), which is a diversity initiative to achieve equality and increase workforce representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  Therefore, pursuant to Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants will be considered for this role. Confirmation of Aboriginality will be required.

What is the Aboriginal Employment Program (AEP) about?  

The AEP is a 12 month program which provides Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people employment and career development opportunities.  The program commences in February 2020.

Benefits of the program include:

• Permanent position upon successful completion of the 12 month program;
• Structured training program and on the job learning;
• Support and guidance from an Aboriginal Strategy Coordinator, sponsor, mentor and Aboriginal staff network;
• Office location close to public transport; and
• Great work/life balance through flexible working arrangements.

Still have questions?

Come to our open day on Friday, 8 November 2019 from 10am to 1pm at Mineral House, 100 Plain Street, East Perth WA 6004.  Further information is in the attached flyer.

The Position

The Resource Tenure Division is responsible for administering the granting of tenure for resource exploration and production, and facilitates access to land for resource activities, and to prevent the sterilisation of resources.

This position deals with applications for mining petroleum tenures, dealings and other applications under relevant mining and petroleum  legislation and other Acts relating to mineral and petroleum titles and determines these applications under delegated authority from the Minister. 

Is this the opportunity you have been waiting for? Here’s how to apply….

To be shortlisted for interview you will need to submit a Resume and a 2 page cover letter demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the following role requirements:

• Demonstrated knowledge or experience in registration procedures;
• Demonstrated ability to understand and administer legislation; and
• Ability to research and analyse issues and provide advice clearly verbally and in writing to internal and external stakeholders.

TIP – Use the job applicant pack when addressing the role requirements.

Once you have the above prepared...

Press the ‘Apply for job’ button below, complete the online form and attach your documents including Confirmation of Aboriginality for submission.

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

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Further Information

For tips on how to put together your application, or details about the process, you can find Information for Applicants on our website.

For information regarding the program, employment conditions or documents in an alternate format please contact Jillian Collard, Aboriginal Strategy Coordinator on 08 9222 3244 or jillian.collard@dmirs.wa.gov.au

For further information please find attached a copy of the applicant pack and the job description form or contact Mark Miley, Manager Mineral Tenure on (08) 9222 3618.

DMIRS is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal Australians, people with disability, youth and other diversity groups. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.

Suitable applicants may be considered for other similar vacancies within the next 12 months.

Applications Close 4pm, Monday 18 November 2019 (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.