Description:
Permanent Appointment
Are you looking for an opportunity to use your well-developed conceptual and analytical skills? If so, then we want to hear from you!
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 and wants to contribute to the next big discovery in the mining sector, protecting our workers’ health and safety, protecting tenants and consumers, transforming energy supply and emissions, whilst rolling out new technology to deliver excellent customer service and achieve success, then DEMIRS is the agency for you.
The role
As a Proactive Inspector, you will be conducting inspections at business premises to ensure compliance with legislation administered by the Commissioner for Consumer Protection.
There are plenty of activities you will be involved in, for example assessing licence and permit applications, investigating complaints regarding non-compliance, issuing infringement notices, identifying compliance issues, conducting follow-up inspections, and proving advice on licencing procedures, rights and obligations.
You will be joining a large and knowledgeable team and supported by a Principal Inspector.
Ultimately, we are seeking someone with a working knowledge of investigative processes and can identify potential breaches of legislation.
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 for the next 12 months.
This position is located in Perth, at 140 William Street.
Further information
Please contact Jason Shaw, A/Principal Inspector on (08) 6251 2449 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 (2) pages, addressing the following points:
- Demonstrated working knowledge of the investigative process and the ability to identify sources of information and evidence for use in investigations.
- Proven ability to provide appropriate and accurate information to key stakeholders about compliance related issues.
- Proven ability to develop effective relationships with a range of stakeholders.
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 Matthew Ball, Senior Human Resource Officer on (08) 9222 0434 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
DEMIRS is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive workplace. We welcome all to apply, however, preference may be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people of diverse sexualities and youth. This helps us ensure our workforce is diverse, effective and forward thinking, and is supported by the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) .
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.
Reasonable adjustments will be provided during our recruitment processes and in the workplace so you can fully participate.
CLOSING DATE: 4.00 pm on Thursday, 2 May 2024 (WST)
Please ensure you allow yourself sufficient time to lodge your application online; as 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.