Role Title: Project Intern
Organisation: Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS)
Internship Period: Semester 1 (February - May)
Location: East Perth
Description:
Participating in a learning project to develop a system for ranking, rating and monitoring:
• the structural integrity of mine sites &/or portions of mine sites;
• the structural integrity systems of mine sites; and
• prioritising WHS inspection of mine sites by specialist inspectors.
The project would operate within the bounds of the WHS Act and WHS Mines Regulations to promote safety of workers exposed to low frequency high consequence events.
The information obtained would also be used for educating the community of interest and mining industry stakeholders towards a safer work environment.
Interns activities would include
• developing (with specialist assistance) a survey based on established principles;
• sending the survey;
• entering and interpreting (with specialist assistance) the data received;
• reviewing the data's validity;
• analysing the data;
• recommending upgrades to the system, and if time permits, implementing the upgrades.
The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety's mission is to support a safe, fair and responsible future for the Western Australian community, industry and resources sector.