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SalaryA great opportunity to lead a dedicated Regional Engagement Team promoting, driving and delivering the department’s Aboriginal Empowerment Initiatives.
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!
DEMIRS’ vision for ongoing reconciliation is to have a diverse and inclusive workforce that understands and respects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and peoples and is able to build strong relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.
Acknowledgement
DEMIRS respectfully acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land and acknowledge their ancestral ties to the land and spiritual connection to Country. We pay our respects to Elders both past and present, and value the contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within DEMIRS.
The Aboriginal Empowerment Unit
This position sits within the (AEU) within the Resource and Environmental Regulation (RER) Group, established to coordinate and deliver the departments Aboriginal Empowerment Initiative (AEI).
The AEU ensures policies, practices and administration of resource development are appropriate and respectful of Aboriginal people, establishing formal pathways for Aboriginal people to contribute to the way that resource development is regulated and works to increase the department's workforce identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
The role
As the Team Leader Engagement you will manage a dedicated team of Engagement Coordinators in the delivery of high quality and professional services to stakeholders in their respective regions. We are looking for a proactive leader to provide guidance, support, and coaching to build a high-performing regional team.
Your ability to understand strategic objectives and analyse trends will assist you in ensuring consistency of work practices and procedures across the regions. You will lead, coordinate and assist in the review and development of strategies, policies and procedures allowing Aboriginal communities formal channels to have their say and access to DEMIRS regional officers to meet, listen and provide information.
Your high standard of communication and interpersonal skills along with experience in communicating sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, networks and communities will be valuable for this role.
This role is based in Perth and undertakes travel to regional and remote locations to support team members as required.
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 Bree Ingram, Manager Aboriginal Outcomes and Cultural Responsiveness on (08) 9222 3253 or visit . You can also keep up to date on DEMIRS achievements and activities by following us on .
How to apply
We ask for you to provide:
Please submit a detailed CV of up to four (4) pages as your application.
- Your CV should be tailored to clearly highlight your skills and professional experience relevant to the advertised role and provide enough detail to allow the selection panel to assess your skills and experience relevant to the role specific requirements on the attached JDF.
- Your CV should contain the contact details of two referees.
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 Kellie Austin, Coordinator Recruitment (Aboriginal Engagement) on 08 9222 3281 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.
Pursuant to Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act, only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are eligible for appointment to this position.
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.
