Job opportunity

Fixed term opportunity for up to three years with the possibility for extension and/or permanency. 

Focus your career on making a positive difference by improving energy use in Western Australia!

Would you like to work in a genuinely exciting, flexible and friendly work environment, which offers its people a range of benefits, including flexible working hours, working at home, or in the office to help support you and get the best results possible for our community. Then the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) is for you!

Here at DEMIRS we value diversity and appreciate every individual’s perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success. So, if you’re an innovative and forward-thinking individual who values collaboration and wants to contribute to transforming the State’s energy system and reducing emissions, the next big discovery in the mining sector, protecting our workers’ health and safety, protecting tenants and consumers, whilst rolling out new technology to deliver excellent customer service and achieve success, then DEMIRS is the agency for you.

The role

Our Energy Policy Group is helping shape Western Australia’s energy future.  The Group provides advice to the Minister for Energy and government on energy policy, as well as facilitating the delivery of secure, reliable and sustainable energy services.

The Principal Program Manager and Policy Analyst positions sits within the Strategic and Consumer Policy Division.  In this role, you will lead and undertake policy, program and project design, development, implementation, and evaluation.  You will partner with other agencies, Government Trading Enterprises, and non-government organisations to improve energy use by households, small businesses and other consumers. 

A typical day will involve leading, designing and implementing across-government energy demand management programs, projects and initiatives that assist WA energy consumers to participate in, and benefit from, the State’s energy transition. 

To be successful in the role you will be a solutions-focused problem solver who can confidently set and achieve policy, program and project objectives, effectively engage with and influence diverse stakeholder groups, undertake research and analysis of both qualitative and quantitative data and prepare high quality written submissions, reports and recommendations, as well as to support and mentor staff and represent the Energy Policy Group on various internal and external committees and working groups.

By joining this team, you will help the WA Government to achieve its decarbonisation goals and improve outcomes for energy consumers.

Please refer to the Job Description Form (JDF) attached for further information regarding the position, including any specific requirements, capabilities and pre-employment checks which will be assessed as part of the selection process.

While this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other similar vacancies (permanent, fixed-term, full-time or part-time) within the department for the next 12 months, from the date that the recruitment breach period has been finalised.

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments) at the time of application.

This role is located in the Perth CBD, at 66 St Georges Terrace.  

Further information

Please contact Michelle Beresford, Assistant Director Energy Demand Initiatives on (08) 6551 4722 or visit our website. You can also keep up to date on DEMIRS achievements and activities by following us on LinkedIn.

How to apply

We ask for you to provide:

A detailed resume outlining your key achievements, work history, education and professional development and covering letter of no more than two (2) pages, addressing the following points:

• Demonstrated policy, program and project management skills in complex, transformational projects with multiple partners.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage project teams, and the physical and financial resources to achieve results.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to undertake consultation and negotiations with diverse stakeholder groups and build productive relationships to achieve set objectives.

In the attached Applicant Information Pack, we offer further information on how to apply and the range of incentives offered to employees who work with DEMIRS. If you have any questions about employment conditions or the application process, please contact Matthew Ball, Senior Human Resource Officer on (08) 9222 0434 or email RecruitmentandEngagement@demirs.wa.gov.au.

To submit your application, click on the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this page. You will be asked to complete several questions, before attaching your resume and covering letter (where appropriate).

Supporting diversity and inclusion

DEMIRS is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive workplace. We welcome all to apply, however, preference may be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people of diverse sexualities and youth. This helps us ensure our workforce is diverse, effective and forward thinking, and is supported by the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2023-2024 by Diversity Council Australia. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here.

Reasonable adjustments will be provided during our recruitment processes and in the workplace so you can fully participate.

CLOSING DATE: 4.00 pm on Tuesday, 11 June 2024 (WST)

Please ensure you allow yourself sufficient time to lodge your application online; as 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 receiving your application and considering you for this exciting opportunity to join our team.