SC Level 2 $107,948 - $118,277 pa (PSCSAA 2024)
Permanent - Full Time
Mineral House - East Perth
2025-02-11 4:00 PM
(MPR01024)
Permanent Appointment
We have a lot to offer you. Flexible work, fair remuneration, supportive and understanding managers, development opportunities and more.
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!
We value diversity and appreciate every individual's perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success. Whether it is enabling the next big discovery in the mining sector, protecting workers' health and safety, transforming energy supply and emissions, or rolling out new technology to provide better customer service, DEMIRS is committed to delivering for the benefit of WA and future generations.
The role
As the Environmental Officer you will be responsible for taking environmental assessments of detailed and complex mining/petroleum proposal applications as required, native vegetation clearing applications, providing specialist/technical advice to the department's Executive, minerals and energy sector, general public and industry organisations in relation to environmental legislation and policies. Additionally, this role is also responsible for preparing reports, documents and correspondence related to complex environmental assessments, making decisions and recommendations as required, carrying out the duties of an inspector and undertaking inspections/compliance assessments of mining/petroleum operations to monitor for compliance with legislative requirements of the industry.
Your assistance in the mentoring and coaching of less experienced staff members as required, preparing technical advice and assisting in drafting guidance material for industry and other stakeholders, participating in divisional training programs relevant to the position, and experience in preparation of responses to ministerial and parliamentary questions 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.
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.
Further information
Please contact Laura Sprenkels, General Manager Mining Environmental Compliance on or via .
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:
- A Bachelor of Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management Degree or an approved equivalent scientific degree appropriate for the role/responsibilities described in this Job Description Form.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in environmental management including the assessment of environmental aspects and risks associated with mining and/or petroleum development activities.
- Experience in preparing reports on environmental assessments, investigations and/or analytical research.
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 Namrata Bhattarai, Recruitment Officer on 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.
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, youth and people of diverse sexualities. 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 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 Tuesday, 11 February 2025 (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.
Environmental Officer (MPR01024)
