Come join the team at the new Department of Housing and Works.

The Department of Housing and Works delivers and maintains essential social housing and critical infrastructure across Western Australia—including schools, hospitals and police facilities.

We manage tenancy services, support housing provision in remote Aboriginal communities, and oversee government employee accommodation.

Through office accommodation solutions, State Fleet management, procurement, planning and asset policy, we empower other government agencies to deliver their best.

We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, and culturally and linguistically diverse people.

If you are a person living with disability and require adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Caroline Dixon on (08) 6551 2230 or via email at Caroline.Dixon@dohw.wa.gov.au. You can also reach us through the National Relay Service.

When you join us, you can enjoy a variety of benefits, including:

• flexible work options, including working from home up to 2 days per week
• professional development, training, and on-the-job learning to advance your career
• generous leave entitlements, which include 4 weeks annual leave, 3 public service holidays each year, accrued long service leave every 7 years and an option to purchase additional leave each year. Access to cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• modern workspaces, where you choose your workspace that assists you to do your best work
• access to activity-based work hubs in the CBD, Fremantle and Joondalup for ad hoc flexible work
• corporate discounts with selected health insurance providers and access to wellness programs
• opportunity to contribute to diversity, inclusion, and cultural initiatives across the department, including networks and working groups that promote equity and belonging.

About The Role:

Human Resources Officer undertakes a range of activities to deliver contemporary HR services to the business with a focus on values-based HR practices. The role is responsive to requirements of the Workforce Services team as it balances public sector frameworks and business requirements in delivering outcomes and reinforcing Department of Housing and Works (DHW) values. The ability to work in a constantly changing environment and anticipate business requirements is essential.

About You:

The Workforce Services team is looking for experienced Human Resource Officers to support the HR Business Partners and Human Resources Consultant teams. These are roles where your ideas matter, your expertise is valued, and your work directly contributes to creating a positive experience for our people

Following the Public Sector Reform, these teams will be undergoing a period of transformation over the next twelve months to combine the teams into one dynamic and values‑driven team helping to shape the workforce culture of the Department of Housing and Works.

You’ll partner closely with the HR teams to deliver contemporary, values‑based HR services. From supporting recruitment and selection, to providing general HR advice, you’ll play a key role in strengthening our culture and helping teams thrive. Every day brings new challenges and opportunities, and you’ll have the flexibility to adapt, innovate, and find practical solutions within public sector frameworks.

You’ll also contribute to broader workforce initiatives—analysing HR trends, supporting change projects, and helping shape strategies that influence how we work now and into the future. Your insights will help us build a more inclusive, collaborative, and high‑performing organisation.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, builds strong relationships, and brings a customer‑centred approach to their work. If you’re passionate about delivering meaningful HR support and want to make a real impact in a constantly evolving environment, we’d love to hear from you

The position operates in Personal Leadership context. This means that you are required to demonstrate personal accountability for delivering excellence and support your team and agency in delivering strategic goals. You will be expected to build and nurture relationships and be willing to seek feedback and learn.  

How to Apply:

If you have what it takes to be part of our dynamic and forward-thinking team, submit the following in MS Word or PDF format only:

1. A comprehensive CV that shows your skills, experiences and key achievements, including the contact details of two referees (with one being your current or most recent supervisor).
2. Cover letter of two (2) pages or less, outlining how you meet the essential requirements of the role and demonstrate leadership behaviours.

Please ensure you apply before the closing deadline as we won’t accept late and incomplete applications.

Further Job-Related Information:

Please contact Caroline Dixon on (08) 6551 2230 for further information about the position (not to be contacted for Applicant Information Packs or assistance with lodging your application).

To assist you in preparing your application, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack and Job Description Form. Additionally, the WA Jobs and Workforce Hub provides information on working in Western Australia. This includes guidance on applying for government sector jobs, industry insights, application tips, relocation resources, training opportunities, and apprenticeships.

If you are unable to view or download the documents, please call (08) 6557 8111 and select option 1, or email recruitment@dohw.wa.gov.au, mentioning the vacancy reference number VCID03504 for assistance.

Currently there is one (1) permanent full-time available for filling and one (1) fixed-term appointment for 18 months up to 5 April 2028. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to appoint to this advertised vacancy, it may also be used to appoint to similar positions that may arise in the Agency within the next twelve (12) months on a full-time, part-time, permanent or fixed-term basis with the possibility of further extension(s) and/or permanency