Workforce Policy and Coordination are seeking to establish a pool of Senior HR Consultants for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2024 and up to the end of November, 2025. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
The Workforce Policy and Coordination Directorate provides strategic leadership, planning and implementation of key Department human resource matters, advice and evaluation of cross-divisional policy and programs, management of professional learning; and develops policy and manages equity and diversity initiatives.
The Workforce Management Branch provides a high level customer centric human resource management (HRM) and development consultancy service. The Branch is outcome focused and a center of knowledge and innovation in HRM practices.
The Role
Senior HR Consultants provide a comprehensive HRM consultancy service to staff in schools, central and regional services on human resource legislation, policies and procedures. They provide expert advice, solutions and recommendations to line managers and Department staff on classification, job design and organisational design.
Suitable applicants will develop, update and quality assure job descriptions and assess requests for new positions and existing position changes. They will research, identify and evaluate emerging human resource issues and trends relevant to the Department’s operations.
Professional Benefits
- We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.
- Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements
- Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave
- Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
- Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments)
- Modern end of trip facilities/changerooms
- Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact John Rossi, Manager Workforce Management on (08) 9264 4945 or john.rossi@education.wa.edu.au
We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated well developed knowledge of and experience with the legislative and policy frameworks that impact on human resource management in to the public sector.
- Demonstrated in-depth knowledge, skills and practice in human resource management including research, planning and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven 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.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE924659
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 23 October 2024
