Workforce Policy and Coordination are seeking to establish a pool of Principal HR Consultants for permanent, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2024 and up to the end of November, 2026. 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 Role
Workforce Policy and Coordination are looking for motivated Principal HR Consultants to join their team.
To be suitable to this role you will ideally have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
The suitable applicants will liaise with senior officers within central and regional services and schools to provide reactive and proactive improvements and intervention measures to address operational and strategic human resource management risks.
You will provide support to the manager with the development and review of system wise workforce strategies and guidelines, and the negotiation of high-level issues with department Executive.
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)
- Become a member with the onsite East Perth Gym
- 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, on (08) 9264 4945 or emailing 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 of up to five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated capacity in providing a consultancy service and managing a range of complex and diverse human resource projects and activities.
- Demonstrated high-level interpersonal and communication skills to facilitate productive consultation, negotiation and teamwork with school, regional and central services-based management on complex HR issues.
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge of human resources policy, procedures and practices within the public sector legislative framework and an understanding of the application of these within a large decentralized and complex organisation.
- Demonstrated high-level of conceptual, analytical and research skills with the ability to develop strategic options and apply strategic thinking to achieve outcomes in the context of complex human resource policy and practice.
- Demonstrated highly developed leadership and management skills in motivating and developing staff.
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: DOE925019
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 24 October 2024
