CRVCID 740588

We are seeking motivated and experienced Senior Human Resources Business Partners to join East Metropolitan Health Service’s Human Resources Team.

We currently have a permanent as well as a fixed term vacancy for 12 months (with the possibility of extension and/ or permanency)

Parental Leave: This is a Fixed Term opportunity while the substantive occupant is on a period of Parental Leave.

About the role: Our Senior Human Resources Business Partners (Senior HRBPs) work closely with business areas to drive key people strategies that contribute to organisational performance, including employer relations, change, culture, and talent initiatives. The role strengthens partnerships across the organisation and applies business insight to address workforce challenges.

As a Senior HRBP you will manage cases, lead HR projects, apply data and analysis to inform decisions, and drive continuous improvement through innovation. Coaching managers and delivering flexible, high-impact HR solutions are central to achieving strong operational outcomes.

About you: To succeed, you’ll be a qualified HR professional with proven experience in business partnering across complex organisations. With strong knowledge in discipline, performance, change, compliance, and employment legislation, you understand how to support a high-performing, values-driven workforce.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to coach others and build trusted relationships across all levels of the organisation. You’ll be self-motivated, adaptable, and able to manage competing demands while delivering high-quality, timely advice. Resilience and emotional intelligence are key, as the role involves working in complex environments, often with sensitive situations, all while staying focused on achieving meaningful, people-focused outcomes.

Full information on the role and requirements can be found in the attached Job Description.

About us: The East Metropolitan Health Service (EMHS) comprises an extensive hospital and health service network that aims to maintain and improve the health and wellbeing of more than 725,000 Western Australians in its catchment area. 

Our hospital network works together to provide a combination of tertiary, secondary and specialist health care services including emergency and critical care, state trauma, elective and emergency surgery, general medical, mental health, inpatient and outpatient services, aged care, palliative care, rehabilitation and women’s, children’s and neonates services.

The EMHS consists of Royal Perth Hospital; Armadale Health Service; Bentley Health Service; Kalamunda Hospital; St John of God Midland Public Hospital and a range of community and population health services.

Our mission, Healthy people, amazing care. Koorda moort, moorditj kwabadak captures the essence of what we do and what we inspire each other to do every day – show compassion, dedication and professionalism.

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What we offer: EMHS is committed to staff development and wellbeing. We offer a wide range of benefits including:

• Options for flexible working, including working hours and generous leave provisions.
• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements (car leasing, laptops, phones, general living expenses, - including mortgage and rent to name a few).
• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.
• Discounted private health insurance.
• Eligibility for a Fitness Passport allowing access to multiple health and fitness facilities.
• Discounted Public Transport

How to apply: Submit a current CV and supporting statement that addresses the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

Please inform your referees that they may be contacted when you submit your application.

For further job related Information: we encourage you to contact Will Fuller, A/Director, Human Resources via will.fuller@health.wa.gov.au or call 08 92242211.

Please note: Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for other ‘similar’ vacancies within EMHS and/or the wider WA public sector. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision. 

EMHS is committed to ensuring that our services are delivered by people who are representative of the diverse communities we assist. 

We wholly embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage people to work with us from all ages, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, family responsibilities or other characteristics, including Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, individuals with a diverse sexuality or gender or bodily diversity, and people with disability. 

WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy.  As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.  Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. 

Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia.   

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote applications from people with disability. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to support you through the recruitment process. Please contact EMHSTalent@health.wa.gov.au to let us know if you require any adjustments to take part in the application or selection process.  

Other Conditions:  WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process. 

Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on Monday 17th August 2026 will not be accepted.