Join our team We communicate well, are reliable and committed, we are flexible and organised, diverse and respectful. 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. DEMIRS is seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our customers and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. Pursuant to Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA), only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants will be considered for these roles (refer to Section 51 – Fact Sheet). 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 role As part of our Aboriginal Strategy section, you will form part of a dynamic team contributing towards the successful achievements of the department's strategic direction. In this role you will provide a range of administrative and operational support to the Aboriginal Strategy Team, support training and annual events such as National Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week, co-ordinating internal bookings and calendars, and maintaining attendance records. Your duties would include: Producing documents and promotional material such as newsletters, surveys, event invitation and newsflash articles. Maintaining email inboxes providing standard advice and responses. Support training and events, arranging internal bookings and calendars, and maintaining attendance records. Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes and follows up on the necessary actions/outcomes of the meetings. 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 Shona, Ngeru Manager Aboriginal Strategy on (08) 9222 3733 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. 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 RecruitmentandEngagementdemirs.wa.gov.au . 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. 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 Wednesday , 8 May 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.