Please be advised that scheduled maintenance is to be undertaken on Saturday 20th April 2024 from 5 AM to 8 AM (AWST) and the system will be unavailable during this window.Convenience Buttons:Level 8 $144,597 - $156,598 pa (PSCSAA 2022)Fixed Term - Full TimePerth2024-04-29 4:00 PMGeneral Manager Determinations(MIS24044)Fixed term opportunity for up to 12 months with the possibility for extension and/or permanencyDo you have what it takes to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Western Australia’s rental landscape?Can you build and lead a new team to deliver a transformative service to the community?Are you passionate about fairness and excellence in the public service?Then the newly created General Manager Determinations role at Consumer Protection is for you!Here at the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) we value diversity and appreciate every individual’s perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success. If you’re an innovative and forward-thinking leader who values collaboration and wants to contribute to fair outcomes for tenants and consumers, then DEMIRS is the agency for you.The roleOur growing Conciliation and Services Directorate is responsible for conciliation and trader intervention activities, assisting businesses and consumers to resolve disputes remedying improper practices, and bonds administration for tenants and landlords.The new Commissioner Determinations function will implement key aspects of recent legislative reforms designed to enable tenants to make their rental a home and to provide an accessible and streamlined alternative to court for bond disputes.As the General Manager Determinations, you will contribute to establishing the new Commissioner Determinations function within Consumer Protection, ensuring the fair and transparent determination of disputes.You will provide strategic leadership and guide your new team. You will support their growth and development as they provide excellence in customer focussed and effective determination activities under Consumer Protection Legislation.Your key responsibilities will include managing the operations of the Branch, providing high level advice, developing, implementing, and evaluating policies and procedures, participating in strategic and operational planning, proactively building, and maintaining strategic relationships, and coaching and mentoring your employees.In this role, you will showcase your ability to lead a growing team and your experience in providing strategic advice.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 , at 140 William Street.Further informationPlease contact Owen Kelly, Director Conciliation and Services on (08) 6552 9380 or visit . You can also keep up to date on DEMIRS achievements and activities by following us on .How to applyWe 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 experience in developing, implementing and managing timely, innovative and procedurally fair strategies that achieve positive customer-centric outcomes in a regulatory environment.
- Demonstrated highly developed experience in interpreting and applying legislation and policy, and exercising judgement, within a complex environment.
- Demonstrated high degree of competency and proficiency in managing a large team of customer-facing professionals and for delivering a highly skilled and responsive workforce.