Description:
SC Level 5 $151,757 - $164,376 pa (PSCSAA 2022) +11% Super
Permanent - Full Time
Cannington
2024-04-11 4:00 PM
Principal Building Engineer Fire Safety
(MIS24005)
Permanent Appointment
We have a great opportunity in our Building Compliance Division for a dedicated, energised individual.
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!
Here at DEMIRS we value diversity and appreciate every individual's perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success. So, if you're an innovative and forward-thinking individual who values collaboration, is aware of the upcoming registration of building engineers and would like to contribute to the development and implementation of monitoring systems for fire safety engineers, then DEMIRS is the agency for you.
The role
As the Principal Building Engineer - Fire Safety you will form part of a dynamic audit team of building industry professionals who are responsible for the function of proactive strategies to monitor registered building service providers. Daily tasks for this role can include performing desktop-based reviews of fire safety engineering deliverables as part of the audit strategy for registered engineers, and liaising with other jurisdictions and industry stakeholders.
This role also liaises with a wide range of client groups such as other internal branches, government agencies, industry organisations and registered individuals which will be key to your success in this role. This includes informing the development of new policy and stakeholder/industry education programs.
We are looking for a knowledge leader with a continuous improvement mindset. You will bring to the role/team your substantial experience in the fire safety engineering field and have a sound understanding of the building approvals process.
Please refer to the 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 for the next 12 months.
Further information
Please contact Paul da Costa, Audit Manager on (08) 6251 1992 or via paul.dacosta@dmirs.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 covering letter of no more than two (3) pages, addressing the following points:
- Extensive knowledge of technical standards and work practices in the building industry.
- Substantial experience in the design and construction industry.
- Demonstrated substantial experience in contributing to the development of policy, standards and work practices in a regulatory environment.
- A degree in Engineering with specialisation in Fire Safety (or equivalent), with eligibility for membership of Engineers Australia as a Professional Engineer.
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, please contact Mala Naidoo, Human Resource Officer on (08) 9222 3131 or email RecruitmentandEngagement@demirs.wa.gov.au.
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