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Permanent - Full TimeCannington2025-04-04 4:00 PM(MIS20107)We currently have both permanent and fixed term appointments with the possibility of extension and/or permanency available.Contribute, Develop and Thrive at DEMIRS!Contribute give back to your community, share your knowledge and improve workplace health and safety.Develop grow your skills, develop a career path, and expand your horizons.Thrive find balance between work and home life, make a change and enjoy a better future.About the roleWorkSafe WA plays an integral role in upholding healthy and safe workplaces in Western Australia, reducing workplace incidents to ensure workers return home safely every day. We drive workplace change through education, specialist advice and enforcement.As a WorkSafe Investigator, you will have a vital role in ensuring that workplaces are:Adopting appropriate risk management strategies to reduce workplace hazards that can cause multiple and repeat fatalities and serious injuries;Consulting and involving workers in designing and implementing safe systems of work; andComplying with work health and safety laws.With investigative skills and experience in a regulatory, safety or general industry, you will be responsible for:Conducting highly complex and sensitive investigations into serious incidents, injuries and fatalities;Assessing any possible breaches of the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 or equivalent relevant legislation;Conducting interviews with witnesses in accordance with legal obligations and recognised contemporary standards; andProducing quality investigative materials including compiling reports, documentary evidentiary assessments and briefs for criminal standard prosecutions.Our team members come from a wide range of professions and with no two days ever being the same, problem solving comes naturally to us. We are looking for people who share a passion for serving the community, have practical knowledge and experience in work health and safety, and excellent communication and organisational skills.So, if you are driven by a commitment to ensuring safe work environments, with a keen eye for detail, a solid understanding of work health and safety laws, and the ability to enforce compliance with a collaborative approach, then this job is for you!To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments) at the time of application.About DEMIRSThe Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) is a diverse Western Australian government agency delivering a wide range of services across the State.Our department consists of more than 1,800 dynamic individuals working together to support a safe, fair and responsible future for the Western Australian community, industry, energy and resources sectors.You will join a positive and supportive work environment with a culture of forward thinking and innovation, ensuring we meet the current and future needs of our State.We are proud to offer flexible working, employee recognition programs, and professional development and mentoring programs, all so you can expand your horizons while balancing your work with other life commitments.Further informationPlease contact Ben Ducat, Principal Investigator on (08) 6251 2392 or via Ben.DUCAT@demirs.wa.gov.au or visit our website.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 role specific requirements:Conducting highly complex, sensitive and/or high-profile investigations using recognised investigative methods, skills and associated standards and/or demonstrated practical experience in the application of the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act 2020 or equivalent relevant legislation.Producing high level investigative written material including compiling summaries and reports and documenting evidentiary assessment and investigative outcomes.Contributing positively to high performing investigative teams and coaching and guiding less experienced team members.Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experience in relation to the remaining role specific requirements and leadership behaviours assessed in further stages of the recruitment process. The complete list of role specific requirements and expected leadership behaviours can be found in the attached Job Description Form.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.This role is identified as having a higher likelihood of exposure to potentially traumatic events. This is any distressing experience or situation in which an individuals physical or psychological wellbeing may be threatened. This could involve attending or investigating safety incidents or fatalities, interacting with affected, distressed and/or aggressive people, and exposure to objectionable material such as records containing potentially traumatic content.The department has specific Potentially Traumatic Event Response Support processes and training available for this role. If you have any questions or would like further clarification about the nature of this position and the supports available, please contact Ben Ducat, Principal Investigator on (08) 6251 2392.Supporting diversity and inclusionThe department is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive workplace. Thats why championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our department. Our department is an equal opportunity employer, supported by the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA), preference may be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people of diverse sexualities and youth.We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2023 24 by the Diversity Council Australia.If you have any access needs that may require adjustment to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, including alternate methods of communication, or to request a document in an alternative format please contact us at RecruitmentandEngagement@demirs.wa.gov.auCLOSING DATE: 4.00 pm on Friday, 4 April 2025 (WST)Please ensure you allow yourself sufficient time to lodge your application online as late applications 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr