This is a permanent, full time vacancy

About the role

The position requires extensive experience in workforce planning, organisational workforce strategies, staffing solutions, including workforce diagnostics and engagement programs. The successful candidate will lead a team that delivers best practice and efficient strategic, tactical and operational workforce planning strategies and services, including organisational workforce plan, successions planning, capability gap analysis, business engagement and stakeholder management.

The role emphasises strong leadership qualities, commitment to continuous improvement and adherence to ethical principles.

The successful candidate will report to the Director Workforce Planning, Design and Development and will be responsible for leading the Workforce Planning team.

Suitability Requirements

Through the recruitment process, we will be looking for candidates who can demonstrate skills, experience and attributes in relation to the following:

1. Professional Expertise: Extensive experience in Workforce Planning strategies, services and projects;
2. Think through complexity: Ability to use logical analysis, workforce data diagnostics, forecasting, information collation and presentation, for effective decision making;
3. Workforce Projects: Experience in leading complex, high volume workforce projects in public sector environment within legislative guidelines and governance framework;
4. Embody the spirit of public sector: Display empathy, compassion, humility and integrity, and a genuine passion for the work; demonstrate a responsibility to Western Australians; and work in the interests of the public good.

Benefits and opportunities

• Flexible working arrangements

• Career pathway opportunities

• Learning and development opportunity programs

• Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness Centre discounts available for employees and their families.

• Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.

Application process

How to apply

Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.

We require you to submit:

1. A comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.

2. A Cover Letter of no more than two (2) pages, supporting your application and suitability for this role.

3. Contact details of two work related referees, one of whom should be your current/ most recent supervisor/manager.

Subsequent Vacancies

Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies for a period of twelve (12) months, in accordance with section 7d of the Commissioner’s Instructions No.48 – Recruitment, Selection and Appointment to Permanent Vacancies, and section 9d of the Commissioner Instructions 49 - Recruitment, Selection and Appointment to Fixed Term Vacancies. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered at Perth Metropolitan area during this period.

 For further job-related information

If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Ankur Agrawal, Director Workforce Planning, Design and Development on (08) 9264 9661 for a confidential discussion.

Equity and Diversity

The Department of Justice is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace that reflects the community we serve. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support by following this link. 

Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process. For a confidential discussion about support or adjustments, please contact the person listed above or email workforcediversity@justice.wa.gov.au. 

Submitting your application

To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this advertisement.

Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.

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