Saru Kaviraj
Perth,WA
Summary
Accomplished and results-oriented with over 10 years of experience delivering high-impact, legislated programs within the Western Australian Government. Adept at leading complex, cross-functional projects from concept to delivery, including regulatory compliance, stakeholder consultation, operational transformation, and technology integration. Recognised for driving outcomes through robust governance, risk management, and a collaborative leadership style and completed an MBA with a specialisation in Project Management.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acting Project Officer – Mines Statutory Positions
DEPT OF LGIRS
04.2025 - Current
- Directed program-level coordination across multiple workstreams and venues, ensuring the alignment of examination logistics with statutory obligations affecting over 25,000 stakeholders.
- Led cross-functional engagement between internal teams, external contractors, and subject matter experts, maintaining continuity of operations during key leadership vacancies.
- Drove critical initiatives aligned with legislative requirements (WHS Mines Regulations 2022), including development of governance frameworks, risk controls, and stakeholder communications.
- Managed contractor onboarding, contract negotiations, and compliance under CUA procurement frameworks, ensuring operational continuity and strategic vendor alignment.
- Served as principal liaison between project leadership and implementation teams, translating complex requirements into actionable plans and accelerating delivery timelines.
- Worked closely with organisations, individual businesses and government agencies to foster a welcoming climate for business.
- Kept senior management well-informed by preparing and presenting project status reports.
Senior Business Administrator - MSP
Dept. of Energy,Mines,Industry ,Regulation and Safety
11.2024 - Current
- Oversaw scheduling and logistics for high-volume examination delivery across multiple metro and regional locations.
- Led the transition to cloud-based rostering and introduced Azure DevOps for streamlined test planning.
- Mitigated operational risk by embedding continuous improvement cycles and maintaining governance controls.
- Prepared operational and salary budgets.
- Developed strategic plans and initiatives with Stakeholders.
Logistics Officer
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD
2023 - 2024
- Developed standard operating procedures for incident workforce mobilisation; endorsed by the Executive.
- Streamlined internal EOI recruitment campaigns, enabling rapid deployment of 59 staff within six weeks.
- Identified systemic bottlenecks in deployment and negotiated cross-agency improvements with HR, IT, and policy teams.
- Developed logistical checklists to guide activities and support.
- Conducted audits to improve office logistics practices and procedures.
Executive Officer- Technology Advisory Board
Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS)
2017 - 2020
- Facilitated strategic board decision-making on digital transformation and ICT investment proposals.
- Consolidated business area proposals, tracked outcomes, and aligned decisions to corporate strategic plans.
- Reviewed performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures, and practices.
Lease Processing Officer –Dangerous Goods & Petrol
Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS)
2013 - 2017
- Managed end-to-end lease processing and stakeholder liaison across Lands, Landgate, and internal directorates.
- Piloted the introduction of infringement notices under the Dangerous Goods Transport Regulations.
- Prepared a hold checklist to outline non-compliant forms.
- Prepared packages required due to post-approval amendments.
- Identified and recommended changes to existing processes and procedures for continuous improvement and to reduce wastage.
Education
MBA - Project Management
Cardiff University
Cardiff, NSW01-2025
Certificate IV -
North Regional TAFE
WA01-2023
Skills
- Schedule management
- Status reporting
- Project scoping
- Proficient in OneDMS and MS Office suites
- Resource allocation
- Presentation
- Budget management
- Schedule coordination
- Document management
- Operational reporting
- Risk assessment
- Stakeholder relations
- Deadline adherence
- Project management
- Meeting facilitation
- Document coordination
- Workflow coordination
Certification
· Writing Ministerial Letters & Briefings – IPAA (2025)
· Getting Started in Project Management – IPAA (2025)
· Accounting for Decision Makers – (2024)
· Risk Management (2024)
· Advanced Excel & Data Analysis (2024)
· Introduction to Contract Management in the WA Public Sector (2023)
· Various academic components as part of the MBA.
Timeline
Acting Project Officer – Mines Statutory Positions
DEPT OF LGIRS
04.2025 - Current
Senior Business Administrator - MSP
Dept. of Energy,Mines,Industry ,Regulation and Safety
11.2024 - Current
Logistics Officer
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD
2023 - 2024
Executive Officer- Technology Advisory Board
Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS)
2017 - 2020
Lease Processing Officer –Dangerous Goods & Petrol
Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS)
2013 - 2017
MBA - Project Management
Cardiff University
Certificate IV -
North Regional TAFE
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