- Deliver innovative and targeted research to Commissioners and Industrial Magistrates.
- Key contributor to critical department wide information services projects.
- Be a part of a small and collaborative team working in a digital environment.
We are a small team delivering information and research services to a Department of less than 50 people. Being a small team provides the opportunity to be involved in a wide variety of interesting work, continuous improvement initiatives and department wide projects.
About us
The Department of the Registrar's vision is to provide the government, industrial relations practitioners and the community with 24/7 high-calibre, contemporary services and support for all interactions in the Western Australian industrial relations jurisdictions.
Our values
- Excellence in customer service
- nnovation and continuous improvement
- Accountability and integrity
- Respect and inclusiveness
- Cooperation and team spirit
About the role
In this role you will provide highly valued research and information services to Commissioners, Industrial Magistrates, the Registrar and departmental employees. In carrying out your role you will have access to a variety of contemporary research software and databases.
You will be involved in some new initiatives including playing a key role in developing a department-wide research database and will assist with other projects within the Information Services team.
About you
You will be an enthusiastic, collaborative team player who shares our values and demonstrates a passion for research that is supported with online database research skills.
Your good communication and interpersonal skills, combined with a commitment to providing innovative research and information services will be essential for meeting the individual needs and expectations of our stakeholders. Equally important is an understanding of information management practices and the ability to work independently.
How to apply
If you think you have what it takes to be a part of our team, please submit a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) and cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the following three criteria from the Job Description Form:
- Demonstrated experience in undertaking complex research and the capacity to identify and use appropriate sources of information.
- Proficiency with information technology, including demonstrated online database research skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with all staff and contribute positively to the team.
Please note all remaining selection criteria will be assessed at a later stage in the selection process.
Who to contact
Sarah Ellis
Information Services Manager
sarah.ellis@wairc.wa.gov.au or call on 9420 4580.
Further job related information
Currently there is one permanent, full-time position available.
This process may be used to fill other similar vacancies throughout the Department. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position, the panel may select another suitable applicant from this selection process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of 6 months from approval of the initial recruitment decision.
Australian Permanent Residency status is a minimum requirement for permanent appointment to the WA Public Sector.
Appointment will be subject to a successful Criminal Record Screening clearance.
Working with us
We offer a supportive, diverse and innovative environment, with great benefits including:
- Generous leave provisions which include personal leave, public service holidays, purchased leave and parental/adoption leave.
- Wellbeing program which includes onsite ergonomic massage, skin cancer screenings, flu vaccines and ergonomic assessments.
- Employee assistance program which includes professional counselling and assistance for employees and their families.
- Choice of Government Superannuation Scheme or Superannuation Scheme of choice.
- Salary packaging options.
Substantive Equality Statement
The Department of the Registrar, Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace equity and diversity. In line with our commitment, we encourage Indigenous Australians, women, people with disabilities, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
