Fixed term opportunity for up to 6 months with the possibility for extension and or/permanency.
Are you looking for a position in which you could make your mark?
Would you like to work in a genuinely exciting, flexible and friendly work environment, which offers its people a range of benefits, including flexible working hours, working at home, in the field or in the office to help support you and get the best results possible for our community? Then the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) is for you!
We value diversity and appreciate every individual’s perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success. Whether it is enabling the next big discovery in the mining sector, protecting workers’ health and safety, transforming energy supply and emissions, or rolling out new technology to provide better customer service, DEMIRS is committed to delivering for the benefit of WA and future generations.
The role
As Manager Policy and Projects, you will play an instrumental role in providing policy and project management support to the General Manager, Office of the Director General by assisting with developing, implementing and evaluating strategic initiatives including corporate governance practices and strategic management for the Office of the Director General.
Your capacity to succeed in this position will be predicated on your ability to lead and manage projects that require consultation and collaboration. This role will also involve actively liaising and consulting at all levels, fostering a collaborative environment to facilitate an agreed position on complex matters.
In assuming this position, your experience in policy development, implementation and business process redesign along with your adept research, analysis and writing skills will be a key to your effectiveness in the role.
Please refer to the Job Description Form (JDF) attached for further information regarding the position, including any specific requirements, capabilities and pre-employment checks which will be assessed as part of the selection process.
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 or other agencies for the next 12 months, from the date that the recruitment breach period has been finalised.
To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments) at the time of application.
Further information
Please contact Troy Kelley, General Manager Office of Director General on (08) 9222 3378 or via Troy.KELLEY@demirs.wa.gov.au or visit our website. You can also keep up to date on DEMIRS achievements and activities by following us on LinkedIn.
How to apply
We ask for you to provide:
A detailed resume outlining your key achievements, work history, education and professional development and a cover letter detailing your extensive experience in leading and managing projects that require consultation and collaboration.
In that context, can you demonstrate what you would do if you had made significant progress on a project, only to realise that the project’s goals had changed, and you needed to re-do your work? How would you consult with stakeholders to facilitate an agreed position?
Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experience in relation to the remaining role specific requirements and leadership behaviours assessed in further stages of the recruitment process. The complete list of role specific requirements and expected leadership behaviours can be found in the attached Job Description Form.
In the attached Applicant Information Pack, we offer further information on how to apply and the range of incentives offered to employees who work with DEMIRS. If you have any questions about employment conditions or the application process, or require any technical support when submitting your application online, please contact Shae Taaffe, Recruitment Officer on (08) 6251 1917 or email RecruitmentandEngagement@demirs.wa.gov.au.
To submit your application, click on the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this page. You will be asked to complete several questions, before attaching your resume and covering letter.
Supporting diversity and inclusion
The department is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive workplace. That’s why championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our department. Our department is an equal opportunity employer, supported by the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA), preference may be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people of diverse sexualities and youth.
We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2023-2024 by Diversity Council Australia. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here.
We use the National Relay Service (NRS) to ensure we are accessible to people who are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment. NRS can help you connect with us on:
- TTY/voice calls – 133 677
- Speak & Listen – 1300 555 727
- SMS relay – 0423 677 767
If you have any access needs that may require adjustment to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, including alternate methods of communication, or to request a document in an alternative format please contact us at RecruitmentandEngagement@demirs.wa.gov.au
CLOSING DATE: 4.00 pm on Monday, 12 May 2025 (WST)
Please ensure you allow yourself sufficient time to lodge your application online as late applications 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.
Attachments
- Applicant Information Pack.pdf
- Job Description Form
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