Principal Project Officer

Minerals Research Institute of WA (MRIWA)

Principal Project Officer

Level 7 $128,077- $136,891 pa (PSCSAA 2022)

Position No:

MER15010

Work Type:

Fixed Term - Full Time

Location:

East Perth

Closing Date:

2024-04-18 5:00 PM

(YYYY-MM-DD)

Principal Project Officer

Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia

One (1) year fixed term contract with option for extensions and/or permanency

The Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA) is a statutory authority established under the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia Act (2013) to foster and promote minerals research for the benefit of Western Australia.

We achieve impact through a range of activities including providing financial assistance for research projects, delivering an annual events program, awarding PhD scholarships and initiating research and education programs targeting strategic focus areas of high value to the State.

Our current focus areas are guided by the medium to long term challenges facing the State's minerals industry and include: net zero emission mining, green steel, exploration amplification, alternative use of tailings and waste, mineral carbonation and METS innovation.

The position

A new and exciting opportunity is available for a highly motivated individual to join the MRIWA team and contribute to design and delivery of our research functions.

Reporting to the Director Research Strategy, the successful candidate will join a small, highly integrated team with a focus on developing and delivering research programs and initiatives across the organisation's focus areas, including managing a range of existing research projects delivered by external research partners and supporting cross-government initiatives.

With attention to detail and a strong focus on initiative and efficiency, the Principal Project Officer will work within the Research Team to develop programs and initiatives in line with the strategic direction and governance processes of the organisation. The successful candidate will be comfortable taking responsibility to prioritise their own workload and working flexibly across multiple focus areas, communicating and engaging with other business functions to deliver on organisational priorities.

This role will also be responsible for undertaking strategic research and analysis and engaging with stakeholders across MRIWA's networks to contribute to building MRIWA into a high-performance, innovative organisation.

MRIWA believes all our people are leaders and expect and encourage them to demonstrate leadership in their roles. We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people and to support this we have adopted Leadership Expectations.

The leadership context for this position is Personal Leadership.

If this sounds like you, and you are ready to join a team that delivers benefit to WA, we would love to hear from you.

How to apply

Click the 'Apply Now' button, complete the online application form and attach your application.

In your application include:

• A response of up to 2 pages that describes how you demonstrate the following role specific requirements listed below and found in the JDF:

• Demonstrated ability and experience in thinking strategically and conceptually in solving complex problems and a demonstrated understanding and application of project management principles or policy development.

• Highly developed communication skills including negotiation and facilitation and a demonstrated ability to write fluently and persuasively in a range of styles and formats.

• Demonstrated experience effectively interacting with and influencing internal and external stakeholders to obtain broad support for project development and delivery.

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as business management, public sector management, mining engineering, mineral processing or similar.

• Your CV (maximum 3 pages) outlining your employment history and achievements relevant to the role specific requirements of this position.

• Contact details for 2 work related referees, one being your current line manager.

• Copy of your qualifications.

Your application will be assessed by the panel for short listing purposes against the role specific requirements listed above.

Further in the selection process, the panel will assess your suitability for the position against a broader range of job requirements, behaviours and capabilities. These are listed in the Form (JDF) and a link to the JDF is provided for your information.

Please note that completion of a National Police Clearance and pre-employment Conflict of Interest declaration will also form part of the selection process.

This position is also subject to a three (3) month probationary period.

Suitable applicants may be considered for other similar vacancies within the next twelve months.

Information

For a confidential discussion please contact Erin Grero, Director Research Strategy on (08) 6180 43***or **********@mriwa.wa.gov.au

CLOSING DATE: Thursday 18 April 2024 at 5.00 pm (WST).

ATTACHMENTS: - Job Description Form

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Position Title Principal Project Officer Agency Minerals Research Institute of WA (MRIWA) Salary Level 7 $128,077- $136,891 pa (PSCSAA 2022) Location East Perth Unit/Division Branch Work Type Fixed Term - Full Time Position No. MER15010 Closing Date 2024-04-18 5:00 PM

Position Title Principal Project Officer Branch Location East Perth Work Type Fixed Term - Full Time Closing Date 2024-04-18 5:00 PM Salary Level 7 $128,077- $136,891 pa (PSCSAA 2022) Agency Minerals and Energy Research Institute of WA

Company Information Description

Principal Project Officer

Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia

One (1) year fixed term contract with option for extensions and/or permanency

The Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA) is a statutory authority established under the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia Act (2013) to foster and promote minerals research for the benefit of Western Australia.

We achieve impact through a range of activities including providing financial assistance for research projects, delivering an annual events program, awarding PhD scholarships and initiating research and education programs targeting strategic focus areas of high value to the State.

Our current focus areas are guided by the medium to long term challenges facing the State's minerals industry and include: net zero emission mining, green steel, exploration amplification, alternative use of tailings and waste, mineral carbonation and METS innovation.

The position

A new and exciting opportunity is available for a highly motivated individual to join the MRIWA team and contribute to design and delivery of our research functions.

Reporting to the Director Research Strategy, the successful candidate will join a small, highly integrated team with a focus on developing and delivering research programs and initiatives across the organisation's focus areas, including managing a range of existing research projects delivered by external research partners and supporting cross-government initiatives.

With attention to detail and a strong focus on initiative and efficiency, the Principal Project Officer will work within the Research Team to develop programs and initiatives in line with the strategic direction and governance processes of the organisation. The successful candidate will be comfortable taking responsibility to prioritise their own workload and working flexibly across multiple focus areas, communicating and engaging with other business functions to deliver on organisational priorities.

This role will also be responsible for undertaking strategic research and analysis and engaging with stakeholders across MRIWA's networks to contribute to building MRIWA into a high-performance, innovative organisation.

MRIWA believes all our people are leaders and expect and encourage them to demonstrate leadership in their roles. We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people and to support this we have adopted Leadership Expectations.

The leadership context for this position is Personal Leadership.

If this sounds like you, and you are ready to join a team that delivers benefit to WA, we would love to hear from you.

How to apply

Click the 'Apply Now' button, complete the online application form and attach your application.

In your application include:

• A response of up to 2 pages that describes how you demonstrate the following role specific requirements listed below and found in the JDF:

• Demonstrated ability and experience in thinking strategically and conceptually in solving complex problems and a demonstrated understanding and application of project management principles or policy development.

• Highly developed communication skills including negotiation and facilitation and a demonstrated ability to write fluently and persuasively in a range of styles and formats.

• Demonstrated experience effectively interacting with and influencing internal and external stakeholders to obtain broad support for project development and delivery.

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as business management, public sector management, mining engineering, mineral processing or similar.

• Your CV (maximum 3 pages) outlining your employment history and achievements relevant to the role specific requirements of this position.

• Contact details for 2 work related referees, one being your current line manager.

• Copy of your qualifications.

Your application will be assessed by the panel for short listing purposes against the role specific requirements listed above.

Further in the selection process, the panel will assess your suitability for the position against a broader range of job requirements, behaviours and capabilities. These are listed in the Job Description Form (JDF) and a link to the JDF is provided for your information.

Please note that completion of a National Police Clearance and pre-employment Conflict of Interest declaration will also form part of the selection process.

This position is also subject to a three (3) month probationary period.

Suitable applicants may be considered for other similar vacancies within the next twelve months.

Information

For a confidential discussion please contact Erin Grero, Director Research Strategy on (08) 6180 43***or **********@mriwa.wa.gov.au

CLOSING DATE: Thursday 18 April 2024 at 5.00 pm (WST).

Attachments - Job Description Form

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