Do you have a passion for research and knowledge sharing? Keen to work in a supportive, small team environment? Then this role may be perfect for you!
The Research and Information Officer provides quality research and information services and assists in the maintenance of the industrial relations library and information collections.
About Us
The Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission is a specialist industrial tribunal and court of record. Established by the Industrial Relations Act 1979 (WA), the Commission resolves disputes about industrial matters, including any matter relating to the work, privileges, rights or duties of employers or employees in industry.
The Department of the Registrar provides administration, advice and support to enable the general community, employee and employer associations, industrial practitioners and government agencies to make applications to the Commission, the Industrial Magistrates Court and the Industrial Appeal Court.
Our Values
- Excellence in Customer Service
- Innovation and continuous improvement
- Accountability and Integrity
- Respect and inclusiveness
- Collaboration 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. You will have access to a range of contemporary research software and databases to support you in your role.
You will be involved in continuous improvement initiatives including playing a key role in maintaining a department-wide research database, be an active member of our Information Governance Committee and will assist with other projects within the Information Services team.
Our Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for this position 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 well-developed 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.
Leadership Expectations
We believe all our people are leaders irrespective of their role.
We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people and to support this we have adopted Leadership Expectations. Everyone leads in a context, and the leadership context for this position is Personal Leadership.
How to Apply
If you would like to join our supportive and committed team, please submit your curriculum vitae (CV) and cover letter of no more than 2 pages, addressing the following 3 criteria from the Job Description Form:
- Demonstrated experience in undertaking complex research with well-developed online database research skills.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of information management practices.
- You proactively build strong working relationships with members of your team and use these relationships to achieve your objectives and deliverables to a high standard.
Your application should provide sufficient information to enable an assessment of your skills and experience relevant to this role.
Please note an assessment of the remaining selection criteria will occur throughout various stages in the selection process.
For Further Job-Related Information
For further information on this exciting opportunity please contact Sarah Ellis, Information Services Manager on 9420 4580 or email sarah.ellis@wairc.wa.gov.au.
Diversity and Inclusion
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a safe and positive workplace culture. We firmly believe that the best services come from a workplace, where varied views are welcomed and encouraged every day. Diversity and inclusion is valued and we encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. We particularly encourage applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.
If you require any reasonable modifications to the application, recruitment, selection, or assessment process, please reach out to HR@wairc.wa.gov.au. Our People and Culture Team will assist you and ensure that your accessibility requirements are considered.
Working With Us
We offer a supportive, diverse, and innovative environment with great benefits including, but not limited to:
- Great central CBD location.
- Generous leave provisions which include personal leave, an additional 3 public service holidays per year, purchased leave and parental/adoption leave.
- Wellbeing program which includes onsite ergonomic massage, skin cancer screenings 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.
- Further career development and ongoing training opportunities.
Other Conditions
There is one permanent full-time vacant position available.
This process may be used to fill other similar permanent or fixed term positions that may arise throughout the Department for the 6 months following the 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.
