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Environmental Compliance Engagement Officer
(MIS23188)
Aboriginal Employment Program
Find your place with us, you can contribute, develop and thrive at DMIRS!
Give back to your community, grow your skills and develop a career path, feel welcome, encouraged and supported.
Interviews will be held in January 2024, with an expected commencement date in
February 2024.
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 are 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 these roles (refer to Section 51 – Fact Sheet).
About our Aboriginal Employment Program
This Aboriginal Employment Program is an initiative, within the department’s Aboriginal Employment Strategy and the Diversity and Inclusion Plan. It is a 12-month program to provide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders employment and career development opportunities.
- You will initially commence on a 12-month contract and upon the successful completion of the program will gain permanency.
- You will have professional development opportunities and on-the-job learning.
- You will be supported and guided by the Manager Aboriginal Strategy, a sponsor/mentor and our Aboriginal staff network.
- Our offices are close to public transport, making it easy to get to and from work.
- We have an open collaborative environment; you will have the ability to gain knowledge from the team and share your perspective.
- You will be supported to find a good work/life balance through flexible working arrangements.
- You will have access to paid cultural leave.
What will you be doing?
This position sits within the Resource and Environmental Compliance Division, which is responsible for the management of compliance and enforcement activities across the resource sector, including the provision of resource and environmental approvals and compliance.
In this role, you will engage with key stakeholders and coordinate the development of a program to enable members of the public, particularly Aboriginal communities, to provide compliance feedback on mineral industry activities around their communities.
You will be able use your knowledge and experience to contribute to developing and delivering presentations and compliance information training associated with mineral industry activities to Aboriginal organisations and communities.
This position undertakes occasional travel, working in remote areas and occasionally requires working outside normal business hours.
For further details about the role the Job Description Form is attached.
What does the department do?
The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) supports a safe, fair and responsible future for the Western Australian community, industry, energy and resources sector.
We lead with integrity, deliver on commitments, strive for excellence, and look for better ways of doing things.
Underlying everything we do are our values of being respectful, responsive, forward-thinking, transparent, fair, and ethical – these are driven by our staff who make DMIRS a success.
To learn more about the Department and what we have to offer, please visit our website, and to keep up to date on activities, you can follow us on LinkedIn.
Where will you work?
You will be located in our East Perth office, accessible by public transport and near to reasonably priced City of Perth parking. Whether it’s enjoying the tranquil Queens Gardens or the riverside foreshore, you’ll be spoilt for choice. You will also enjoy onsite lifestyle facilities, including bike lockers, fully equipped change rooms and personal lockers. The DMIRS gym is located across the road at 1 Adelaide Terrace and membership is very affordable.
What are we looking for?
To be shortlisted for interview, you are required to submit the following two application documents;
1. A maximum two (2) page covering letter using examples to address the requirements outlined below,
- Demonstrated high standard of communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to maintain networks and engage key stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to assist in delivering training packages.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft products such as word, outlook and excel
2. A detailed resume outlining your work history, education and professional development, including the names of two (2) referees, with a current line manager preferred.
All requirements, capabilities and pre-employment checks listed on the attached JDF will be assessed as part of the selection process. Pre-employment checks will include a National Police check, conflict of interest declaration, current Western Australian C or C-A class drivers licence and Proof of Aboriginality.
Need some help with how to apply?
How to apply videos
We have prepared an AEP Applicant Information Pack which is attached below, step by step the pack tells you how to go about preparing your resume and cover letter.
Speak to the hiring manager
Contact Travis Inman, General Manager Mine Closure and Environmental Services on 9222 3386 to learn more about the role and ask questions which will help you tailor your application.
Ready to join our team?
Click ‘Apply for job’ below, complete the online application form and attach your resume and cover letter.
Employment conditions
You can also contact Kellie Austin, Coordinator Recruitment (Aboriginal Engagement) (08) 9222 3281 or email RecruitmentandEngagement@dmirs.wa.gov.au for information about employment conditions and the application process.
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other similar vacancies for appointment (permanent, fixed-term, full-time or part-time) throughout the department for the next 12 months.
CLOSING DATE: 4.00 pm on Wednesday, 6 December 2023 (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.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Attachments
- AEP Applicant Information Pack
- Job Description Form
- Section 51 – Fact Sheet
You can view and print these PDF attachments by downloading Adobe Reader.
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