Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE823355
Appointment Pool
Workforce Management is seeking to establish a pool of experienced Senior HR Consultants for appointments to fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2023 and up to the end of 2024. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within 2023 up to the end of 2024.
The Role and our Branch
The Workforce Management Branch provides a human resource management consultancy service to schools and central services. Activities include:
- full scope HRM consultancy, including advice on compliance and audit matters
- maintaining and developing JDFs
- providing advice and support on job design and job classification
- executive support to the Classification Review Committee
- change management support
- maintenance of organisational charts
- administration of senior executive job descriptions, contracts and appointments
- promoting and supporting best HRM practice
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education attracts a range of attractive professional and personal benefits including:
- 10.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.
The successful applicants will provide comprehensive human resource consultancy and advice to Schools, Central and Regional Offices on strategic and operational human resource management issues. Solutions focused lateral thinkers with a strong work ethic and the ability to conceptualise innovative solutions to multifaceted problems are sought. Having a good understanding of contemporary human resource management practices; current and emerging digital HR trends will make you effective in this dynamic role. You will be part of a small vibrant team of HR consultants who operate collaboratively and independently.
Cultural Diversity
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Your written application will be assessed against the following Selection Criteria:
- Demonstrated well developed knowledge of and experience with the legislative framework and policies that impact on human resource management relevant to the public sector.
- Demonstrated in-depth knowledge, skills and practice in human resource management including research, planning and presentation skills and capacity to develop and deliver human resource training.
- Highly developed interpersonal and negotiation skills that demonstrate the ability to provide an effective consultancy service and influence results.
- Demonstrated highly developed written communication skills in a human resource context.
- Demonstrated well developed conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills strategically applied to human resource legislation, policies and practice.
For a full outline of the role responsibilities and selection criteria, please refer to the JDF.
It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
All inquiries are welcomed
Please contact John Rossi, Manager by telephoning (08) 9264 4945 or emailing john.rossi@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow all instructions. It is recommended you have relevant documents completed and ready to attach with your online application. Please allow enough time to complete this process as applications must be received prior to the closing date and time.
Your application should include:
- A two (2) page statement addressing the selection criteria listed above, in context of the role and business needs of the branch
- A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please phone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please phone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
Eligibility and Training Requirements
Employees will be required to:
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance before commencing employment
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course
- complete
- the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- training specific to this role required by Department policy; and
- the Department’s training in Accountability and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 29 May 2023.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions at, or after, 4:30pm will not be accepted.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED
