A great opportunity for experienced professionals with administration experience.

About us

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.

The Regulatory Support Division supports the activities of the WorkSafe Group through the provision of services covering administration, data intelligence, business systems improvement, and finance. The Division also develops and delivers health and safety information and education, regulatory training, and policy and legislation advice.

To learn more about the Department and what we have to offer, please visit our website.

The position

As part of the Safety Administrative Services Team, this position undertakes a wide variety of administrative activities on a rotational basis at the department's offices at Cannington and 1 Adelaide Terrace to support the Coordinator Administrative Services in delivering a quality and timely administrative service to the WorkSafe Group.

As an experienced administrative officer, you will have the ability to interpret and apply legislation as required to support the division.

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to provide quality administrative support to various stakeholders will be the key to your success in this role.

This position is located at both Cannington and 1 Adelaide Terrace offices on a rotational basis.

Adelaide Terrace office location is conveniently close to public transport and nearby City of Perth parking, end of trip facilities and gym are available within the building. Enjoy onsite lifestyle facilities, including bike lockers, fully equipped change rooms, personal lockers and a café at our Cannington Office.

The working roster is 2 days at the Cannington office and 3 days at 1 Adelaide Terrace after an initial training period based in Cannington.

Need further info?

Click on the Job Description Form (JDF) below or contact Christina Soulos, Coordinator Safety Administrative Services on (08) 6251 1056.

What are we looking for?

To be considered further, please submit a detailed CV and covering letter (of no more than 2pages) addressing the following;

• Demonstrated experience in providing a range of administrative support and using Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.

Ready to join our team?

Click ‘Apply for job’ below, complete the online application form and attach documentation as requested above in the “what are we looking for?” section.

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We have also prepared an Applicant Information Pack attached below. You can also contact Uma Maregouni, Senior Human Resources Officer on (08) 9222 3129 or email RecruitmentandEngagement@dmirs.wa.gov.au for information about employment conditions and the application process.

All requirements, capabilities and pre-employment checks listed on the attached JDF will be assessed as part of the selection process. These include National Police Check and High Integrity required for Conflicts of Interest.

Other benefits

• Great work/life balance through flexible working arrangements and leave options.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• An award-winning Health and Wellbeing program.
• Salary packaging options.

Supporting a diverse workforce

The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) 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.

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.

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, 31 July 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.