The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions offers careers with security, balance, choice, flexibility and opportunity. Our Kensington site has free car parking, bike facilities, an on-site cafe, great health and lifestyle programs including on-site gym facilities!
Similar appointments may be made from this process in locations throughout Western Australia within a 12 month period to positions that may be permanent or contract, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.
THIS IS A 10 MONTH FIXED-TERM, FULL-TIME POSITION
(UNTIL 10 MAY 2019 WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION OR PERMANENCY)
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON FRIDAY, 6 APRIL 2018
Job Description
- Researches, develops and implements the department’s workforce and diversity plan and associated workforce planning projects and initiatives and leads the workforce development team and provides a professional workforce and HR consultancy service to staff.
- Develops, promotes and implements Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and diversity policy and programs through research and analysis and the provision of relevant training and development.
- Contributes to Human Resource Management (HRM) strategic planning activities.
- Undertakes special HRM projects and provides an expert consultancy and advisory service to management and staff.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following four (4) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than four (4) pages in total.
- Demonstrated experience in the development and provision of contemporary workforce planning.
- Considerable knowledge of and commitment to EEO and diversity legislation and principles.
- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, including interpersonal, consultancy and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated capacity to lead and supervise others.
For the full role description, including detailed responsibilities and a full list of criteria including those that are not required to be addressed in the application please refer to attached Job Description below.
For Further Job Related Information: Please contact Mrs Chloe Sellars on (08) 9219 9362, or for further information about the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions please visit www.dbca.wa.gov.au.
Application Instructions:
Applicants should submit a written response addressing the above four (4) requested criteria (in no more than four (4) pages) together with a current resume. Failure to do so may jeopardise the selection panel’s ability to make an assessment of your application.
For detailed assistance to ensure that you submit all of the required and appropriate information in your application, please ensure that you read the attached Job Application Kit carefully. All documents attached with your application must be in Word or PDF format.
No late or proforma applications will be accepted.
To avoid last minute congestion of the system, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online.
A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary in order to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.
Substantive Equality Statement
The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. The Department also promotes flexible working arrangements.