Permit Room Officer | Safety & Compliance | Kwinana
Permit Room Officer – Safety & Compliance
Talent International is seeking a Permit Room Officer to join a major Western Australian port operator on a contract through to 31 March 2027.
This opportunity will suit someone with experience in Permit to Work (PTW) systems, safety administration or operational systems management, ideally within a heavy industrial, mining or similar environment.
Working closely with the Safety Coordinator, you will play an important role in ensuring work activities are appropriately authorised, documented and conducted safely across the port’s Outer Harbour operations.
The Opportunity
- Location: Kwinana Bulk Terminal, 1 Riseley Road, Naval Base WA
- Contract: Until 31 March 2027
- Rate: $41.26 per hour + superannuation
- Hours: Monday to Friday, up to 30 hours per week
- Additional Hours: Occasional weekend work as required
- Commencement: ASAP
Please note: This position is located at Kwinana Bulk Terminal in Naval Base, not Kwinana Town Centre.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and administer the Permit to Work (PTW) system across operational and maintenance activities.
- Review and approve work permits and supporting documentation to ensure activities are safe, compliant and appropriately authorised.
- Coordinate and verify high-risk work permits, isolations and lockout processes.
- Conduct field inspections to confirm site readiness and compliance with permit conditions.
- Maintain accurate permit records and documentation in accordance with organisational safety standards and legislative requirements.
- Assist Safety Coordinators with workplace compliance and safety training initiatives.
- Liaise with operational teams and other stakeholders to support safe and efficient work activities.
Skills & Experience
To be successful in this role, you will ideally demonstrate:
- Previous experience issuing and administering Permits to Work (highly desirable), or experience managing operational or administrative systems.
- Knowledge of WA Work Health and Safety legislation, regulations and practices.
- A WHS qualification or practical safety experience within heavy industrial, mining or similar operational environments (desirable).
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to accurately review and manage documentation.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Strong communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Good computer literacy and confidence working with electronic systems.
About You
You will be an organised and safety-conscious professional who understands the importance of accurate documentation, effective communication and following established procedures.
You will be comfortable working with operational teams in an industrial environment, managing competing priorities and ensuring work permits are processed accurately and efficiently.
While previous Permit to Work experience will be highly regarded, candidates with strong systems administration experience and an understanding of workplace safety are also encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with your updated resume and a current cover letter outlining your relevant experience.
Please also confirm your availability to commence and your ability to work the proposed part-time hours at the Naval Base location.
For a list of all vacant positions, please see our website www.talentinternational.com.
For further enquires please call Mayson on 08 6212 5527