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SalaryAre you looking for a position in which you could make your mark? Would you like to use your knowledge and expertise in our State Geoscience branch?
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 and wants to contribute to the next big discovery in the mining sector, protecting our workers’ health and safety, protecting tenants and consumers, transforming energy supply and emissions, whilst rolling out new technology to deliver excellent customer service and achieve success, then DEMIRS is the agency for you.
The role
As the Project Manager WA-MT, you will form part of a dynamic team responsible for the running of the WA-MT project, processing and integrating magnetotelluric data from across the state, leading the project ensuring task milestones are met on budget and on schedule and publishing results.
This position plans, coordinates, supervises, undertakes geoscience studies which includes the analysis of geophysical data, in particular magnetotelluric data, leads, and manages project-based geophysical studies to ensure projects or task milestones are met on budget, compiles, integrates and synthesises geophysical and geoscience data to high-level knowledge products such as maps, 3D models, reports, which supports resources exploration and enable evidence-based decisions on land use and resource production. Additionally, you will be responsible for preparing budget estimates, controlling expenditure, managing contracts within area of responsibility, preparing reports, communicating geoscientific results and participating in peer reviews of GSRSD products.
Your skills and experience in providing high level advice to the executive team, the department, government and providing training and development to staff as required will be key to your success in this role.
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 information
Please contact Ruth Murdie, Manager Earth Imaging and Observation on (08) 9222 3738 or via or visit . You can also keep up to date on DEMIRS achievements and activities by following us on .
How to apply
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:
- Bachelor of Science (Geoscience) or an approved equivalent Degree.
- Demonstrated experience in project management including high-level judgement in the planning and organisation of magnetotelluric data acquisition and the interpretation and integration of these data to imaging the Earth's lithosphere.
- Experience in advanced geoscience studies and a demonstrated ability to compile high quality comprehensive reports, maps and other knowledge products to publication standard.
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 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
Reasonable adjustments will be provided during our recruitment processes and in the workplace so you can fully participate.
CLOSING DATE: 4.00 pm on Wednesday, 20 March 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.
