Aboriginal Employment Program

Seven (7) unique opportunities are available in various business groups and locations with DMIRS!

DMIRS 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. These positions are part of the Aboriginal Employment Program (AEP), which is a diversity initiative to achieve equality and increase workforce representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Therefore, pursuant to Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA), only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants will be considered for these roles.

What is the Aboriginal Employment Program (AEP)?  

The AEP is a diversity and inclusion initiative that sits within the department’s Aboriginal Employment Strategy and the Diversity and Inclusion Plan.  It is a 12-month program which provides Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people employment and career development opportunities.  The program commences in February 2024.

Benefits of the AEP program include:

• Permanent employment upon successful completion of the 12-month program;
• Professional learning and development and on the job learning;
• Support and guidance from the Manager Aboriginal Strategy, sponsor, mentor and Aboriginal staff network;
• Office location close to public transport;
• Paid cultural leave; and
• Great work/life balance through flexible working arrangements.

The positions 

• Business Support Officer – Cannington - Level 3
• Customer Advocate – Perth - Level 4
• Digital Content Officer – Perth - Level 3
• Environmental Compliance Engagement and Support Officer – East Perth - Level 5
• Facilities Officer – Kalgoorlie - Level 3
• Assistant Policy Analyst /Policy Analyst – 66 St Georges Perth - L3 to L5
• Project and Trader Intervention Officer – Perth - Level 4

Want to know more?

Click the ‘Apply button. You will be redirected to the introductory advert on Jobs.wa.gov.au, where you can learn more about the roles, read the job description forms and apply for these opportunities.

CLOSING DATE: 4.00 pm on Wednesday, 6 December 2023 (WST)