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We have four permanent appointments available to join our WorkSafe Investigations Teams working out of our office in Cannington.
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Do you have investigative skills and experience in a regulatory, safety and or general industry? We are looking for you. You will need these skills and experience to succeed in this role as you will be conducting highly complex and sensitive investigations into serious incidents, injuries and fatalities where there may have been breaches of the relevant safety legislation.
You will be primarily focused on, though not limited to, investigating workplace incidents across a variety of industry sectors.
If you are a capable investigator with industry specific experience, an understanding of hazards, risk and controls, including an understanding of safe systems of work, you have the skills we are looking for.
We can help you develop your career by providing access to subject matter experts along with investigative and industry specific training.
For further details about the role the Job Description Form is attached.
What does the department do?
The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) supports a safe, fair and responsible future for the Western Australian community, industry and resources sector.
We lead with integrity, deliver on commitments, strive for excellence, and look for better ways of doing things.
Underlying everything we do are our values of being respectful, responsive, forward-thinking, transparent, fair, and ethical – these are driven by our staff who make DMIRS a success.
To learn more about the Department and what we have to offer, please visit our website, and to keep up to date on activities, you can follow us on LinkedIn.
Who will you be working with?
We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. We foster an inclusive culture where all employees feel valued, respected and connected. Our workforce's diversity is our strength; it enhances our ability to be forward-thinking and responsive in the services we deliver to the Western Australian community.
We are a great team of dedicated professionals, who support each other when investigating fatal and serious incident matters. As we deliver our outcomes, we never lose sight of the important work we are doing. We are contributing our knowledge and experience to meet our goals and know that great working relationships will help us get there.
Our Directorate investigates fatal and serious workplace incidents to determine whether duty holders have complied with the Work Health and Safety Act 2020. We believe every workplace incident and fatality is one too many. We have the integrity, compassion, expertise and courage to deal with the most serious and sensitive workplace incidents.
What can we offer you?
We offer a supportive, diverse and innovative environment, with great benefits, including:
- Great work/life balance with 37.5 hour working week as a standard and flexible working hours for most roles.
- Leave options including purchase leave, deferred leave and long service leave after 7 years.
- Stable work, job security, fair remuneration, 10.5% superannuation contributions to a provider of your choice and salary packaging options.
- The ability to give back to your community and make a difference in the health and safety outcomes of industry.
- A collaborative environment with the ability to gain insight from subject matter experts in your field.
- Opportunities for professional development, acting, shadowing and mentoring.
- Support to grow your skills with a wide range of formal training options.
- Build a healthy lifestyle with our award-winning Health and Wellbeing program.
- Supportive work environment including an Employee Assistance Program to assist you deal with life’s challenges.
Where will you work?
This position is located in Cannington. Get away from the city and enjoy the benefits of this location, close to a major shopping centre with food and entertainment activities.
Easily accessible by public transport. Please note, the Armadale/Thornlie line will be closed for 18 months from mid-2023 and replacement bus services are planned.
A café is on site, with friendly staff, coffee and a selection of healthy lunch options.
This office is light and open plan, with breakout areas, spacious meeting rooms and multiple kitchen areas. You will also enjoy onsite lifestyle facilities, including secure bike storage, fully equipped change rooms, personal lockers or consider a discounted membership at the Cannington Leisureplex a short walk away.
What does a typical day look like?
We work in a dynamic and busy environment where no two days are the same, as inspectors/investigators within the Investigations Directorate respond to fatal and serious incidents that occur across all industries and workplaces in all locations across Western Australia.
What are we looking for?
To be competitive for this role, please submit a detailed resume and covering letter (of no more than 2 pages) addressing the role specific requirements listed in the JDF including;
- Demonstrated experience in conducting investigations using recognised investigative methods, skills and associated standards and/or demonstrated practical experience in the application of the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 or equivalent relevant legislation.
- Demonstrated experience in conducting complex and challenging investigative interviews in accordance with legal obligations and recognised contemporary standards.
- Demonstrated experience in producing quality investigative written material including compiling summaries and reports, proactive written material and documenting evidentiary assessment and briefs for criminal standard prosecutions.
You are required to hold a current Western Australian C or C-A class driver’s licence or equivalent for this role.
This position requires the flexibility to travel within the state and working outside normal business hours.
All requirements, capabilities and pre-employment checks listed on the attached JDF will be assessed as part of the selection process. Pre-employment checks will include; a national police check, a medical including Q Fever screening and vaccination if required, a pre-employment conflict of interest declaration and a psychometric assessment.
The psychometric assessment will be included as a selection method within this process.
Need some help with how to apply?
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We have prepared an Applicant pack which is attached below. Step by step the pack tells you how to go about preparing your resume and cover letter.
Speak to the hiring manager
Contact Dustin Lehr, Manager WorkSafe Investigations on (08) 6251 2200 to learn more about the role and ask questions which will help you tailor your application.
Ready to join our team?
Click ‘Apply for job’ below, complete the online application form and attach your resume and cover letter.
Employment conditions
You can also contact Mala Naidoo on (08) 9222 3131 or email RecruitmentandEngagement@dmirs.wa.gov.au for information about employment conditions and the application process.
Suitable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and youth may be given priority consideration over non diversity group applicants to achieve public sector outcomes. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
To keep up to date on activities and opportunities within the department you can follow us on Linked
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Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies for appointment (permanent, fixed term, full-time or part time) throughout the department for the next twelve (12) months.
CLOSING DATE: 4.00 pm Monday, 27 March 2023 (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. It is your responsibility to ensure your application is submitted on time.