Description:
Permanent or Fixed Term Appointment
Would you like to work in a genuinely exciting, flexible and friendly work environment, which offers a range of benefits including flexible working hours, working at home, working in the field and working from a centrally located office close to the Perth CBD? Then the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) is for you!
About us
Here at DEMIRS, we value diversity and appreciate individual perspectives that bring together a diverse and inclusive workforce that drives our innovation and success. If you’re an innovative and forward-thinking individual who values collaboration and want to contribute to the next big discovery in the resources sector, protect WA’s environment through responsible development of resources, protect our workers’ health and safety, protect tenants and consumers, transform energy supply and emissions, or roll out new technology to deliver excellent customer service and achieve success, then DEMIRS is the agency for you.
The role
As an Environmental Officer you will be part of a dynamic team and be responsible for undertaking assessments of routine petroleum, geothermal and/or pipeline proposals. In this role you will provide technical assessments and advice to the department’s executive, petroleum and energy sectors, the public, and industry organisations in relation to environmental legislation and policies. You will participate in divisional training programs, assist in preparing responses to ministerial and parliamentary questions, prepare written reports, documents and correspondence related to routine environmental assessments and make recommendations as required. You will contribute to maintaining divisional QMS business processes and participate in internal audits.
You will develop your compliance skills and carry out the duties of an Inspector, undertaking field work and participating in inspections and other compliance activities for petroleum, geothermal and pipeline operations, monitoring their compliance with approvals and legislative requirements.
This opportunity
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.
This position is within the Petroleum Environment team, in the Petroleum and Energy Compliance Branch. We currently have one vacant full time permanent position at Specified Calling Level 1, however, additional opportunities may arise within 12 months.
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, 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.
For applicants that are currently unable to meet the visa eligibility criteria for permanent appointment (see above), we encourage you to apply if you would be interested in a fixed term contract.
Further information
Please contact Ikae Brown, General Manager Petroleum and Energy Compliance on (08) 922 23056 or via Ikae.BROWN@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.
- A covering letter of no more than two (2) pages with further information about your knowledge and/or experience relevant to this role, in relation to the following points:
- A Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant discipline (marine, environmental science, natural sciences, or natural resource management), or an approved equivalent qualification.
- Knowledge and/or experience in environmental management, including the assessment of environmental aspects and risks associated with petroleum, geothermal and/or pipeline proposals.
- The ability to undertake research on environmental assessments and investigations and prepare relevant reports.
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 Namrata Bhattarai, Human Resource Officer on (08) 922 23056 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.
Please note: Applicants who do not provide a resume and a covering letter will not be considered.
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 Monday, 27 May 2024 (AWST)
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.