Description:
Team Manager - Human Factors
(MIS24311)
Permanent Appointment
Are you passionate about driving meaningful change in psychosocial health and safety?
This is your opportunity to step into the spotlight as Team Manager - Human Factors (psychosocial) and make a real difference where it matters most. We are seeking an experienced and committed leader to take on the challenge and lead a specialist team and play a pivotal role in fostering internal collaboration and shaping health and safety standards across industry!
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!
We value diversity and appreciate every individual’s perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success. Whether it is enabling the next big discovery in the mining sector, protecting workers’ health and safety, transforming energy supply and emissions, or rolling out new technology to provide better customer service, DEMIRS is committed to delivering for the benefit of WA and future generations.
The role
As a Team Manager, you will be in a key leadership position leading a specialist team of psychosocial experts, to drive WA health and safety management reforms and engage with a range of stakeholders across general industries.
You will manage resources and operational activities to achieve outcomes identified in the Directorate’s Business Plan, including inspections and investigations.
You will also contribute to the development and improvement of internal safety policies, governance frameworks, and business processes. Additionally, you will lead or participate in legislative, policy, and system development initiatives focused on human factors, while maintaining your own professional development and regulatory expertise.
As a key contributor to strategic and operational planning, you will ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. You will foster collaborative and consultative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, provide staff with development and training opportunities, and support continuous capability growth.
Ongoing professional development and participation in key initiatives will be integral to your success in this leadership role
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.
To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments) at the time of application.
Further information
Please contact Eve Speyers, Director WorkSafe Service Industries and Specialists on (08) 6251 22***or via ***********@demirs.wa.gov.au 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 and covering letter of no more than two (2) pages, addressing the following role specific requirements or leadership behaviours:
- Demonstrated experience in providing leadership and team building to create and maintain a high performing team in a fast paced, technically challenging environment to achieve strategic objectives and culture change.
- Considerable experience and knowledge of human factors or the management of psychosocial risks.
- Demonstrated strong understanding of the work health and safety regulatory framework in Australia and its application.
- A Bachelor degree or higher qualification relevant to psychology would be an advantage.
Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experience in relation to the remaining role specific requirements and leadership behaviours assessed in further stages of the recruitment process. The complete list of role specific requirements and expected leadership behaviours can be found in the attached Job Description Form.
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, or require any technical support when submitting your application online, please contact Uma Maregouni, Senior Recruitment Officer on (08) 9222 31***or email ***************@demirs.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 and covering letter.
This role is identified as having a higher likelihood of exposure to potentially traumatic events. This is any distressing experience or situation in which an individual’s physical or psychological wellbeing may be threatened. This could involve attending or investigating safety incidents or fatalities, interacting with affected, distressed and/or aggressive people, and exposure to objectionable material such as records containing potentially traumatic content.
The department has specific Potentially Traumatic Event Response Support processes and training available for this role. If you have any questions or would like further clarification about the nature of this position and the supports available, please contact Eve Speyers, Director WorkSafe Service Industries and Specialists on (08) 6251 2***.
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 ***
If you have any access needs that may require adjustment to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, including alternate methods of communication, or to request a document in an alternative format please contact us at ***************@demirs.wa.gov.au
CLOSING DATE: 4.00 pm on Friday, 18 July 2025 (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.
Attachments
- Applicant Information Pack.pdf
- Job Description Form
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