Principal Determinations Officer

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 6 $110,309 - $121,569 pa (PSCSAA 2022)Fixed Term - Full TimePerth2024-04-29 4:00 PMPrincipal Determinations Officer(MIS24045)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 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 Principal Determinations Officer 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 a Principal Determination Officer, you will contribute to the development of the new Commissioner Determinations function within Consumer Protection, ensuring the fair and transparent determination of disputes.You will lead and coach your new team as they provide excellence in customer focussed and effective determination activities under Consumer Protection legislation. You will also develop and implement systems and procedures to achieve efficient and effective service delivery.Your key responsibility will be to manage your team's determination activities and lead complex assessments. This includes overseeing the team's resources, monitoring determination applications, reviewing outcomes completed by your team, making decisions, and exercising delegations.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 Paula Dell, Project Manager on (08) 6251 2422 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 delivering procedural fairness in the context of conciliation, determinations, alternative dispute resolution or a similar discipline.
• Demonstrated experience leading and coaching a team, managing behaviour and performance.

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 .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 Monday, 29 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.