Principal Building Engineer Fire Safety

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 roleAs 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 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.Further informationPlease contact Paul da Costa, Audit Manager on (08) 6251 1992 or via 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 (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 .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 inclusionDEMIRS 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 inclusionReasonable adjustments will be provided during our recruitment processes and in the workplace so you can fully participate.CLOSING DATE: 4.00 pm on Thursday, 11 April 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.