Senior Project Officer Abandoned Mines

Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration; Perth; Presencial; AUD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible work arrangements

Working at home

In the field or in the office

Training and development opportunities

Ongoing support to achieve outcomes

Descripción de la vacante

The Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration in Perth is seeking a Senior Project Officer Abandoned Mines to lead projects that reduce risks at legacy mine sites. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to plan, procure and implement closure and rehabilitation initiatives funded through the Mining Rehabilitation Fund.

Based primarily in East Perth with travel to regional locations, the role requires strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills to deliver outcomes for WA

Formación

• Experience in project delivery and management of complex projects.
• Strong ability to engage stakeholders and communicate clearly.
• Background in mine closure, environmental rehabilitation, engineering, resources management or related disciplines preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and deliver projects to reduce risks at legacy mine sites.
• Coordinate development, procurement and implementation of mine closure initiatives.
• Manage project lifecycle from planning through reporting with contractors and agencies.

Conocimientos

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Descripción del empleo

Fixed term opportunity for up to 07 September 2027 with the possibility for extension and/or permanency. Join us in making a significant impact in mine closure and rehabilitation, delivering practical solutions that improve public safety, reduce environmental risks and support sustainable land management across Western Australia. 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.

Benefits and Perks

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
• ongoing support to enable you to achieve outcomes for our community.

Senior Project Officer Abandoned Mines

The role As a Senior Project Officer Abandoned Mines, you will play a key role in planning and delivering projects that reduce risks associated with Western Australia's legacy mine sites. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute technical expertise to the development, procurement and implementation of mine closure, rehabilitation and risk mitigation initiatives funded through the Mining Rehabilitation Fund. Your experience in project delivery will support all stages of the project lifecycle, from planning and risk assessment through to contract management, implementation, monitoring and reporting. You will work closely with contractors, consultants, Traditional Owners, landholders, local communities and government agencies to achieve successful project outcomes. Strong project management, stakeholder engagement and communication skills will be essential to your success in this role. Experience in mine closure, environmental rehabilitation, engineering, natural resource management or related disciplines will be highly regarded. While the role is primarily based in East Perth, periodic travel to regional and remote locations will be required to support project delivery and stakeholder engagement.

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.

Eligibility

Eligibility To be eligible for fixed term employment you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia or have a valid visa to live and work in Australia for the duration of the fixed term employment at the time of application. 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.

Contact Information

Further information Please contact Tara Read, General Manager Abandoned Mines Program 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.

National Relay Service (NRS)

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

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

Closing Date

CLOSING DATE: 4.00PM on Thursday, 22 October 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.