Inspector of Mines - Mental Health and Wellbeing

Inspector of Mines – Mental Health and Wellbeing

East Perth, Western Australia (Hybrid)

The Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) is more than just an employer. We aim to provide our employees the opportunity to:

• Contribute - give back to your community, share your knowledge and improve 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.

Here at DEMIRS we value diversity and appreciate every individual’s perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve and inclusive culture where all employees feel valued, respected and connected.

The Role

• Administers the relevant work health and safety legislation as an Inspector.
• Investigates workplace incidents or issues, particularly those in relation to mental health and wellbeing.
• Carries out workplace inspections and audits and take enforcement action when health and safety laws are breached.
• Responds to requests for regulatory and technical information about mental health and wellbeing and the work health and safety legislation.
• Prepares correspondence and reports in relation to mental health and wellbeing.
• Coordinates and participate in proactive campaigns and have input into future policy and direction.
• Builds networks with stakeholder groups including employers, employees, government, unions and industry organisations.
• Develops less experienced inspectors through coaching, advice and support and contribute to sustaining a positive team culture.
• Seeks opportunities to continue to build your own capacity and expertise to take on more senior and complex roles and continues to develop and maintain professional competence and knowledge.
• Undertake travel, work in in remote areas and work outside normal business hours as required.

Qualifications & Licenses

• A Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent qualification relevant to mental health and wellbeing.

Benefits working for DEMIRS

• Flexible working hours (with a standard 37.5 hour week)
• Flexible working arrangements (from home, the field and office)
• 20 days of annual leave per year (which can be taken at half pay)
• 17.5% leave loading paid annually on accrued annual leave
• 15 days personal leave per year
• 13 weeks long service leave every seven years (which can be taken at half pay)
• 18 weeks paid parental leave (after 12 months of service)
• 3 public holidays in lieu per year
• 5 days reproductive leave per year
• 10 days disability leave per year
• 5 days bereavement leave
• 5 days cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people per year
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave
• Opportunities for professional development, acting, shadowing and mentoring
• Formal training options
• Stable work, job security, fair remuneration and 11.5% superannuation contributions

Interested? Click on “Apply” now to learn more about the role and how to apply for the position.