Senior Ministerial Officer

Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Work from home options

Field or office work opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Ongoing support to achieve outcomes

Job summary

Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration is seeking a Senior Ministerial Officer to coordinate Ministerial correspondence, Parliamentary Questions, briefing notes and Cabinet submissions. You will work closely with the Minister's Office and stakeholders to deliver timely, high-quality Ministerial services.

Applicants should have experience in a ministerial or governance environment and demonstrate strong written communication, stakeholder engagement, and organisational skills to manage

Qualifications

• Experience in a ministerial, parliamentary or governance environment.
• Exceptional written communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive ministerial correspondence and processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Ministerial correspondence, Parliamentary Questions, briefing notes and Cabinet submissions.
• Maintain strong relationships with the Minister's Office and key stakeholders.
• Deliver high-quality, timely Ministerial services under tight deadlines.

Job description

Permanent Appointment Looking for your next challenge in a high-profile ministerial environment? Bring your exceptional writing, judgement and stakeholder management skills to a role that makes a real impact. As a member of the department, you will help support the development of Western Australia’s resources sector, which oversees resource development and improved environmental outcomes for mining, petroleum and exploration for the benefit of WA and future generations. Our people will be provided with a range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements, working at home, in the field or in the office, training and development opportunities, and ongoing support to enable you to achieve outcomes for our community. We value diversity and appreciate every individual’s perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success. The role As the Senior Ministerial Officer, you will join a dynamic team responsible for coordinating Ministerial correspondence, Parliamentary Questions, briefing notes and Cabinet submissions, while maintaining strong relationships with the Minister's Office and key stakeholders. Drawing on your experience in a ministerial, parliamentary or governance environment, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, timely and responsive Ministerial services. Your exceptional written communication, stakeholder engagement and organisational skills, together with experience in a complex public sector or ministerial environment, will be key to your success. You will bring expertise in managing sensitive correspondence and Ministerial processes, along with the ability to exercise sound judgement, manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes within tight deadlines. 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 (subject to the satisfactory completion of any outstanding pre-employment and compliance requirements), from the date that the recruitment breach period has been finalised.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a permanent appointment , applicants must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia at the time of application. Applicants with a valid visa to work and live in Australia for a specific duration may be assessed and considered suitable for similar fixed term vacancies that arise. Should a qualification be required for this position, applicants must provide their certification and/or academic transcripts to verify relevance to the job requirements. Qualifications obtained outside of Australia must be provided with an assessment from the Overseas Qualifications Unit to ensure they meet Australian Standards (this is a free service). To work for DMPE, you must consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a clearance before you start. If deemed suitable, DMPE will coordinate and pay for your NCCHC as part of your pre-employment checks. More information about eligibility requirements can be found on the Job Description Form.

Further information Please contact Ash Nand, Manager Ministerials on [phone] or via [e-mail] or visit our website . You can also keep up to date on DMPE achievements and activities by following us on LinkedIn .

Supporting Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive workplace. That’s 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 2023-2024 by Diversity Council Australia. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here.

We use the National Relay Service (NRS) to ensure we are accessible to people who are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment.

NRS can help you connect with us on:

• TTY/voice calls - 133 677
• Speak & Listen - 1300 555 727
• SMS relay - 0423 677 767

CLOSING DATE

CLOSING DATE: 4.00PM on Monday, 9 November 2026 (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.