Deputy Director General Building, Energy Safety and Service Delivery (MIS24250) This is a Senior Executive Service (SES) role with an attractive remuneration package for a fixed term appointment up to five (5) years.The Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) is looking for an outstanding senior executive leader who is highly driven and motivated to lead the Building, Energy Safety and Service Delivery Group.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 the Deputy Director General, you will provide strategic direction and leadership to the Building, Energy Safety and Service Delivery Group.This Group prioritises the safety of the Western Australian community by setting and monitoring technical standards for building and plumbing services, electricity and gas networks, and consumer installations while focusing on strategic customer service delivery.Drawing on your extensive leadership experience, you will be responsible for actively promoting strategies, policies and systems that provide strategic direction to the Group and Department.In this role you will lead and manage teams to initiate strategies and policies, while providing the Minister, Director General and the Department's Executive Leadership Group with high level advice on the Groups services and regulation reform.You will oversee the Government/Industry interface, providing advice and briefings to Government, whilst overseeing the responsibilities of the Building Commissioner and Director of Energy Safety to ensure alignment of government objectives and reform agenda.As a member of the Corporate Executive team, you will be responsible for: providing high level strategic direction and professional leadership; providing executive level oversight, clear accountability and delivering DEMIRS' strategies; actively promoting the coordination and integration of efficient and effective corporate systems to achieve corporate objectives and outcomes; formulating short to long-term strategic and operational plans and related outcomes; and efficiently and effectively allocating and using resources within the Group to achieve outcomes.Please refer to the Job Description Form (JDF) attached for further information regarding the position, including any specific requirements and capabilities which will be assessed as part of the selection process.Pre-employment checks will include a National Police Check and pre-employment Conflict of Interest declaration form.Further information Please contact Karen Phipps, A/Executive Officer on (08) 6251 1972 or via ****** or visit our website.You can also keep up to date on DEMIRS achievements and activities by following us on LinkedIn.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.An executive search may be undertaken to fill this vacancy.Please note that interviews are expected to occur mid-December 2024.How to apply We ask for you to provide a detailed resume outlining your skills, key achievements, work history, education and professional development and covering letter of no more than three (3) pages, addressing the following points to demonstrate what you will bring to the role: Thorough understanding of current and emerging developments in energy safety, building reform, and strategic customer service delivery.Extensive experience of executive level oversight of business transformation, reform programs and service delivery with clear accountability to deliver customer-centric strategies.Capacity to influence the further development of policy and legislation when responding to changes in community expectations and government requirements.Superior stakeholder management communication skills and experience in engaging teams to drive organisational change.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, please contact Grace Follett, Coordinator Recruitment on (08) 9222 3643 or email ******.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.Supporting diversity and inclusion DEMIRS is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive workplace.We welcome all to apply, however, preference may be given to women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, youth and people of diverse sexualities.This helps us ensure our workforce is diverse, effective and forward thinking, and is supported by the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).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.Reasonable adjustments will be provided during our recruitment processes and in the workplace so you can fully participate.CLOSING DATE: 4.00 pm on Wednesday, 4 December 2024 (WST) Please ensure you allow yourself sufficient time to lodge your application online; as applications that are in progress or submitted after this time 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.pdf You can view and print these PDF attachments by downloading Adobe Reader.