Our Recruitment area are seeking to establish a pool of Senior Recruitment Officers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2025 and up to the end of 30 June, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
The Staff Recruitment and Employment Services (SRES) Directorate is responsible for addressing the workforce needs of schools and central and regional services within the Department. Comprising teams focused on Recruitment, Workforce Supply, Mobility and Reform, International Recruitment, School Staffing Support, and Housing and Transport, the SRES Directorate includes a Recruitment team of over 60 members organised into seven client-oriented portfolios. This team supports more than 800 work sites in the recruitment and appointment of qualified staff, managing over 20,000 staff movements each year. By collaborating with school principals and line managers, we aim to find the best candidates for their organisations while providing top-quality, client-focused, and compliant recruitment guidance to ensure successful outcomes.
The Role
As a Senior Recruitment Officer, your primary responsibility will be to deliver a customer-focused service that aids line managers in implementing best practices for recruitment, selection, and appointment processes. You will also provide guidance on quality assurance and compliance matters, by offering expert advice and support to both internal and external clients. You will effectively research and resolve challenges, delivering innovative and compliant solutions to various recruitment issues.
Collaboration will be key as you work alongside other Senior Recruitment Officers and Recruitment Officers to ensure that all services provided to clients are clear, concise, and aligned with relevant Departmental policies, Awards, and Agreements. You will play a vital role in training and supporting the Recruitment Officers, helping them with the administration and facilitation of recruitment practices that support both line managers and selection panels.
In addition to fostering a positive work environment, you will actively encourage continuous improvement by suggesting and implementing changes to existing practices, user guides, and online recruitment operations. Regular communication with the Recruitment Systems Support team will be essential to maintain accurate documentation of recruitment processes within the Department’s online system. With a focus on meeting individual and team goals, you will demonstrate a genuine desire to support others, effectively delegate daily tasks, and promote motivation through constructive and open communication within the team.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy easy access to public transport, with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away, or the Yellow Cat bus service that has a bus stop just outside our building entrance. Additionally various CPP parking facilities are within a short walking distance.
Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.
- Partial Home-Based Working arrangements
- Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave
- Options to apply for purchased leave and claim for an optical aids rebate (eyeglasses)
- Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
- Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments)
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 Kathleen Wayte, Recruitment Operations Coordinator, on (08) 9264 4158 or emailing kathleen.wayte@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.
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.
Referees will provide feedback on shortlisted applicants' experience related to the selection criteria for the role.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to five (5) pages outlining your employment history in the past 5 years, highlighting skills, experience and attributes that relate to the requirements of this position
- A statement of claims of up to three (3) pages addressing selection criteria 1, 3 and 5 in the context of the role and business needs of recruitment. The selection criteria are listed below and in the JDF.
1. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the application of recruitment, selection and appointment process, policies and procedures
3. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the use of computerised Human Resource Management Information Systems and/or other complex databases, with the ability to report on, review and evaluate system related data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
5. Demonstrated initiative and high level organisational skills, including the ability to plan and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines, maintain confidentiality and exercise judgement and discretion
An attached guide has been provided to assist applicants in preparing their responses to the selection criteria outlined below. It includes recommended approaches to help structure and strengthen your application.
Please note that the panel will not be reviewing any content in the statement of claims or CV that exceeds the specified page limit. As part of this merit process, the panel will consider the statement of claims, CV, and referee reports.
Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria (2 and 4) assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process. The remaining selection criteria can be found in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
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).
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: DOE967326
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 26 May 2025
