Job opportunity

Permanent Appointment

Join PoweringWA and help drive Western Australia’s Renewable Energy Transformation

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, in the field 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!

The PoweringWA Branch is leading WA’s energy transformation and coordinating delivery of the critical infrastructure we need for a low-emissions, reliable power supply across the State. We’re fast-tracking renewable energy projects, working in partnership with government, industry, and regional communities to build a sustainable future for WA.

We are expanding our team here at PoweringWA, and we have a Manager Communication position available. We are looking for a passionate, results-oriented professional to join us and make a real impact on the future of energy. If you’re ready to shape Western Australia’s energy landscape and play a crucial role in our state’s journey to a better energy future, we want you on our team.

The role

In this position, you will drive the delivery of PoweringWA’s brand and communications activities, and facilitate public awareness and understanding around Western Australia’s energy transition.

Your experience in managing communications for large or complex organizations will be key to your success in this role. As Manager – Communications at PoweringWA, you will craft digital communication strategies and take responsibility for their effective implementation, ensuring that all the organisations’ communications ultimately support its broader mission.

Drawing on your strong communication skills and experience, you will create and review content that is tailored to different and diverse audiences, ensuring clarity and impact. You will work collaboratively with internal teams, government bodies, and industry partners to deliver campaigns and initiatives that support Western Australia’s energy transition.

If you're passionate about leading marketing communications and using your story telling and communications skills to make a lasting positive impact on WA’s energy future, this is the role for you.

Join us and help shape the future of energy in Western Australia!

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 vacancies in PoweringWA, it may also be used to fill other similar vacancies (permanent, fixed-term, full-time or part-time) within the department (including within Energy Policy WA) 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.

Further information

Please contact Jodi Cook, General Manager, Communications & Coordination on (08) 6551 4644 or via jodi.cook@demirs.wa.gov.au 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:

• Proven track record leading and managing contemporary communications for a large and or complex organisation.
• Technical skills and capability to develop digital communication strategies and oversee their implementation.
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as communications, public relations or media.

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 Supriya Desai, Senior Recruitment Officer on (08) 9222 0993 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.

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, youth and people of diverse sexualities. 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 Friday, 31 January 2025 (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.