Contribute, Develop and Thrive at DMIRS!
Contribute – give back to your community, share your knowledge and improve safety.
Develop – grow your skills, develop a career path, and expand your horizons.
Thrive – find balance between work and home life, make a change and enjoy a better future.
A permanent appointment is available in our Human Factors and Ergonomics team located at our Cannington office.
The position
Take the next step in your career, using your knowledge of human factors and ergonomics, you will be undertaking complex investigations and contributing to the safety of the community.
You will be connected to peers on a state and national level, participating in forums and committees on human factors and ergonomics. You will identify and respond to emerging issues and trends, providing advice and participating in development of legislation, policy, systems and projects to reduce risk and promote healthy workplaces.
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 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.
“After I took enforcement action, I saw a huge improvement over a six month period. They employed a full time safety officer and I could see from my return visits that they were making some real improvements. You know that it’s you who made the difference and that feels so good.” Eve, Principal Scientific Officer.
We are a team of dedicated, professionals, we work hard together to achieve our goals and we are all willing to contribute our knowledge and experience to meet our goals.
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.
- Flexibility to work at home, in the field and in the office for most roles.
- 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, free secure parking, close to a major shopping centre with food and entertainment activities.
Easily accessible by public transport, the Armadale/Thornlie line will be closed for 18 months from early 2023 and replacement bus services are planned.
A café is on site, with friendly staff, great 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 are we looking for?
You must a Bachelor of Science degree or higher qualification relevant to human factors and ergonomics in the workplace.
To be competitive for this role, please submit a detailed resume and covering letter (of no more than 2 pages) addressing the following;
- Demonstrated experience in conducting very complex investigations relevant to human factors and ergonomics in the workplace.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and respond to the most complex emerging issues and trends relevant to human factors and ergonomics in the workplace.
You are required to hold a current Western Australian C or C-A class driver’s licence or equivalent for this role.
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, and a Psychometric assessment.
Need some help with how to apply?
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 Sally North, Director WorkSafe Service Industries and Specialist on (08) 6251 2311.
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 Julie Hunter, Senior Human Resources Officer on (08) 6251 1568 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.
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 on Monday 1 August 2022 (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 hearing from you!
Attachments
- Applicant Pack
- Job Description Form
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