The Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA) is a statutory authority established under the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia Act (2013) to foster and promote minerals research for the benefit of Western Australia.
Our current focus areas are guided by the medium to long term challenges facing the State’s minerals industry and include: critical minerals, green steel, exploration amplification, alternative use of tailings and waste (including mineral carbonation), precision and low impact mining and net zero emission mining.
Our mining, equipment, technology and service (METS) innovation program seeks to advance WA's industry and economy through collaborative research and innovation projects, and our education and workforce program seeks to create future thought leaders for both industry and research.
About the Role
We are seeking motivated and talented Level 8 professionals to join the MRIWA team and contribute to design and delivery of our research functions.
Reporting to the Director Research Strategy, Research Portfolio Managers play an integral role identifying and developing new opportunities for minerals research with researchers and industry and managing a portfolio of existing research projects.
There is currently one (1) full time position and one (1) part time (0.5 FTE) position available for immediate filling. Both are fixed term for 2 years with option for extensions and/or permanency.
Suitable applicants from the process will be placed in a pool from which future similar fixed term and/or permanent appointments may be made. The pool will operate for a period of 12 months from the date the recruitment breach has been finalised.
Successful candidates will join a small, highly integrated team with a focus on developing and delivering research programs and initiatives across the organisation’s focus areas, including managing a range of existing research projects delivered by external research partners and supporting cross-government initiatives.
MRIWA believes all our people are leaders and expect and encourage them to demonstrate leadership in their roles. We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people and to support this we have adopted Leadership Expectations.
The leadership context for this position is Leading Others.
If this sounds like you, and you are ready to join a team that delivers benefit to WA, we would love to hear from you.
More information about MRIWA can be found on our website https://www.mriwa.wa.gov.au/
How to apply
Click the ‘Apply Now’ button below, complete the online application form and submit the following documentation:
1) A resume of no more than three (3) pages detailing your duties and achievements from previous and current roles and the contact details of two referees.
2) A cover letter of no more than two (2) pages:
a) Demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and experience relate to the following Selection Criteria:
- An experienced project management professional, you will have a relevant tertiary qualification. Expertise in metallurgy, chemical engineering, mining engineering or geosciences is highly desirable for the pool.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills including experience management of multiple and diverse clients and stakeholders, negotiation and representation, and proven ability to establish and maintain strong and productive relationships and networks to achieve outcomes working collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders.
- The management of multiple complex projects, including the ability to thinking strategically, take accountability for own work and those of others, deal with incomplete information, ambiguity, urgency and complexity when developing appropriate responses and strategies.
b) Indicating your interest in part time or full time work,
Your application will be assessed by the panel for short listing purposes in relation to the selection criteria outlined above.
Further in the selection process, the panel will assess your suitability for the position against a broader range of job requirements and capabilities. These are listed in the Job Description Form (JDF) and a link to the JDF is provided for your information.
Please note that completion of a National Police Clearance and pre-employment Conflict of Interest declaration will also form part of the selection process.
These positions are subject to a three (3) month probationary period.
Suitable applicants may be considered for other similar vacancies within the next twelve months.
Information
For a confidential discussion please contact Nicole Roocke, CEO 0417 997 731 or nicole.roocke@mriwa.wa.gov.au
CLOSING DATE: 5.00 pm on Monday 11 August 2025 (WST)
