SC Level 4 $134,613 - $143,896 pa (PSCSAA 2022)

Permanent - Full Time

Cannington

2024-06-14 4:00 PM

Principal Scientific Officer

(00016344)

Are you looking for a position in which you could make your mark in Work Health and Safety?

Would you like to use your knowledge and expertise to guide and lead our psychosocial and ergonomics branch?

A permanent appointment is available in our WorkSafe Service Industries and Specialists Directorate within the Human Factors and Ergonomics team located at our Cannington office.

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 protecting our workers’ health and safety then DEMIRS is the agency for you.

The role

Take the next step in your career, using your knowledge of human factors and ergonomics, you will be leading a specialist team of inspectors, undertaking complex investigations and contributing to the health and safety of workers in Western Australia.

You will be connected to peers on a state and national level, participating in forums and committees on human factors and ergonomics. You will identify and respond to emerging issues and trends, providing advice and participating in development of legislation, policy, systems and projects to reduce risk and promote healthy workplaces.

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, from the date that the recruitment breach period has been finalised.

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.

Please note that as this is a specified calling position you must hold a Bachelor of Science degree or higher qualification relevant to human factors and ergonomics in the workplace.

Further information

Please contact Eve Speyers, Director WorkSafe Service Industries and Specialists, on (08) 6251 2272 or via or visit our website . You can also keep up to date on DEMIRS achievements and activities by following us on LinkedIn .

How to apply

We 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 conducting very complex investigations relevant to human factors and ergonomics in the workplace.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and respond to the most complex emerging issues and trends relevant to human factors and ergonomics in the workplace.
• Demonstrated project and team management experience.

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 Uma Maregouni, Senior Human Resource Officer on (08) 9222 3129 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..

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 individual’s 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 Eve Speyers, Director WorkSafe Service Industries and Specialists, on (08) 6251 2272.

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 here.

Reasonable adjustments will be provided during our recruitment processes and in the workplace so you can fully participate.

CLOSING DATE: 4.00 pm on Friday, 14 June 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.

Principal Scientific Officer (00016344)

Are you looking for a position in which you could make your mark in Work Health and Safety?

Would you like to use your knowledge and expertise to guide and lead our psychosocial and ergonomics branch?

A permanent appointment is available in our WorkSafe Service Industries and Specialists Directorate within the Human Factors and Ergonomics team located at our Cannington office.

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 protecting our workers’ health and safety then DEMIRS is the agency for you.

The role

Take the next step in your career, using your knowledge of human factors and ergonomics, you will be leading a specialist team of inspectors, undertaking complex investigations and contributing to the health and safety of workers in Western Australia.

You will be connected to peers on a state and national level, participating in forums and committees on human factors and ergonomics. You will identify and respond to emerging issues and trends, providing advice and participating in development of legislation, policy, systems and projects to reduce risk and promote healthy workplaces.

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, from the date that the recruitment breach period has been finalised.

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.

Please note that as this is a specified calling position you must hold a Bachelor of Science degree or higher qualification relevant to human factors and ergonomics in the workplace.

Further information

Please contact Eve Speyers, Director WorkSafe Service Industries and Specialists, on (08) 6251 2272 or via or visit our website . You can also keep up to date on DEMIRS achievements and activities by following us on LinkedIn .

How to apply

We 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 conducting very complex investigations relevant to human factors and ergonomics in the workplace.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and respond to the most complex emerging issues and trends relevant to human factors and ergonomics in the workplace.
• Demonstrated project and team management experience.

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 Uma Maregouni, Senior Human Resource Officer on (08) 9222 3129 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..

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 individual’s 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 Eve Speyers, Director WorkSafe Service Industries and Specialists, on (08) 6251 2272.

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 here.

Reasonable adjustments will be provided during our recruitment processes and in the workplace so you can fully participate.

CLOSING DATE: 4.00 pm on Friday, 14 June 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.