Are you passionate about compliance?
We are seeking a dedicated Compliance Officer to support a team of investigators looking into breaches of Mining and Petroleum legislation.
About the Role
As a Compliance Officer, you will monitor compliance with relevant legislation, investigate potential breaches, and take necessary enforcement actions. Your expertise will contribute to the continuous improvement of our title compliance policies and procedures, ensuring they meet the highest standards.
Moreover, you will provide excellent customer service, fostering strong relationships with stakeholders while educating them on title compliance matters. If you are detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to be a part of our dynamic team.
About us
The Department supports a safe, fair and responsible future for the Western Australian community, industry, energy 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 us 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.
Where will you work?
This position is located in East Perth, accessible by public transport and reasonably priced City of Perth parking options nearby.
Need further information?
To learn more about the role, please refer to the Job Description Form (JDF) attached. If you have any questions about the role itself to help tailor your application, please contact Hailey Packer, General Manager Title Compliance on (08) 9222 0416.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, click ‘Apply for Job’ at the bottom of this page to and complete the online application form.
In your application, please provide a detailed resume outlining your work history, education and professional development and covering letter of no more than two (2) pages, addressing the following points:
- Demonstrated ability to understand and apply legislation, policy and processes to complex situations.
- Ability to manage workload and competing priorities in order to meet deadlines in a demanding work environment.
We encourage you to carefully consider these points and tailor your covering letter to address them effectively. This will provide us with a comprehensive understanding of your qualifications, skills, and suitability for the position.
Need some help with how to apply?
If you need assistance with the application process, please refer to the below videos covering various aspects, including public sector recruitment, resume writing, cover letters, and polishing your application.
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We have also attached an Applicant Information Pack for your reference. If you have any questions about employment conditions or the application process, please contact Rebecca Saini, A/Coordinator Recruitment on (08) 6251 1514 or email RecruitmentandEngagement@dmirs.wa.gov.au.
All requirements, capabilities and pre-employment checks listed on the attached JDF will be assessed as part of the selection process.
Other benefits
We offer a range of benefits to our employees, creating a supportive, diverse, and innovative work environment, 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.
- Flexibility to work at home, in the field and in the office for most roles.
- Stable work, job security, fair remuneration, 11% superannuation contributions to a provider of your choice and salary packaging options.
- The ability to give back to your community and make a difference.
- 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.
Supporting a Diverse Workforce
The department is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve and 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. Learn more about our Diversity and Inclusion Awards, celebrating individuals and teams who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to fostering an inclusive workplace culture.
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. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates with disabilities during our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
While this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies (permanent, fixed-term, full-time or part-time) within the department for the next twelve (12) months.
CLOSING DATE: 4.00 pm on Friday 20 October 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.
We look forward to receiving your application and considering you for this exciting opportunity to join our team.