Aboriginal Employment Program

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Ready for the next step in your career?

Come and join us!

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 is 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 this role. Confirmation of Aboriginality will be required.

What is the Aboriginal Employment Program (AEP) about?  

The AEP is a 12 month program which provides Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people employment and career development opportunities.  The program commences in February 2020.

Benefits of the program include:

• Permanent position upon successful completion of the 12 month program;
• Structured training program and on the job learning;
• Support and guidance from an Aboriginal Strategy Coordinator, sponsor, mentor and Aboriginal staff network;
• Office location close to public transport; and
• Great work/life balance through flexible working arrangements.

Still have questions?

Come to our open day on Friday, 8 November 2019 from 10am to 1pm at Mineral House, 100 Plain Street, East Perth WA 6004 . Further information is in the attached flyer.

The Position

In this role you will be managing business projects that are IT enabled including resultant changes to people and business processes. You will contribute to and coordinate the development and implementation of project related frameworks, policies and standards as well as the wider strategic and operational planning of the Business Engagement Branch.

Drawing on your experience in leading and managing projects, you are responsible for managing the development of high quality project implementation plans, reports and transition plans to ensure the effective delivery of project outputs to the business.

You will possess strong communication skills in order to develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders to facilitate the planning and delivery of quality projects.

Is this the opportunity you have been waiting for? Here’s how to apply….

To be shortlisted for interview you will need to submit a Resume and a 2 page cover letter demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the following role requirements:

• Possession of an appropriate Project Management qualification (Foundation level MSP, PRINCE2 or PMP, RegPM);
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in leading and managing projects, including the ability to oversee multidisciplinary teams to deliver outputs and outcomes within defined timeframes and budget; and
• Presents messages confidently and selects the appropriate medium for conveying information to the audience’s level of knowledge, skill and experience.

TIP – Use the job applicant pack when addressing the role requirements.

Once you have the above prepared...

Press the ‘Apply for job’ button below, complete the online form and attach your documents including Confirmation of Aboriginality for submission.

Please note that completion of a National Police Clearance, pre-employment Conflict of Interest declaration and possession of a 'C' class drivers license will form part of the selection process.  

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Further Information

For tips on how to put together your application, or details about the process, you can find Information for Applicants on our website.

For information regarding the program, employment conditions or documents in an alternate format please contact Jillian Collard, Aboriginal Strategy Coordinator on 08 9222 3244 or jillian.collard@dmirs.wa.gov.au

For further information please find attached a copy of the applicant pack and the job description form or contact Patrick Leach, Director Business Innovation on (08) 9222 6121.

DMIRS is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal Australians, people with disability, youth and other diversity groups. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.

Suitable applicants may be considered for other similar vacancies within the next 12 months.

Applications Close 4pm, Monday 18 November 2019 (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.