Permanent Appointment
 

The Department
At the Department of Training and Workforce Development we support Western Australia’s training system to develop the skills and capabilities needed to transform lives while creating strong and vibrant businesses, communities, and the economy.

We’re an equal opportunity employer and encourage people with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to join us, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disability, youth, women and people of diverse sexualities and genders.

Find out more about our work by visiting our website www.wa.gov.au/dtwd 

Leadership for All
Critical to our success in delivering value for the future of Western Australians is the leadership capability of our people. We believe that everyone is a leader, regardless of their role and we are committed to advancing our collective leadership impact by adopting the behaviours and mindsets in Leadership Expectations. 

The Role
The HR Development Coordinator works with a dynamic and collaborative team to coordinate the delivery of people and capability initiatives across learning and development, early career employment programs, diversity and inclusion, health and wellbeing and other human resource development programs that bring our workforce strategy to life.

Under the direction of the Manager Human Resources Development, the position coordinates and provides support across team programs, initiatives and strategies, and provides responsive service delivery and support to staff and stakeholders.

To be successful in the role, you will have great organisational skills, demonstrate strong attention to detail, and be able to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a timely way. In this role you will be liaising with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, so sound communication skills are required, along with the ability to build productive working relationships,  including working respectfully with Aboriginal people and communities.

There’s plenty happening in our team over the next 12 months! As our HR Development Coordinator, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a diverse range of initiatives that build capability, support employee wellbeing and create more inclusive career pathways across the Department, including:

• bringing our 2027 Learning Plan to life, including coordinating the Skills Academy and broader workforce capability initiatives;
• supporting the delivery of our Thrive at DTWD Health and Wellbeing Program;
• coordinating our Traineeship and Graduate Programs and helping introduce new early career talent initiatives in 2027;
• contributing to the implementation of actions and initiatives in our new Diversity and Inclusion Strategy; and
• supporting people-focused actions within our Reconciliation Action Plan.

You’ll also have opportunities to learn from and work alongside senior colleagues, gaining exposure to a range of initiatives and building your skills and experience along the way.

As a measure to achieve equality under sections 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of the position may be prioritised for appointment.

Employee Benefits
You will have access to a range of benefits which may include:

• Flexible work arrangements including flexitime and working remotely;
• Flexible leave arrangements, including study leave;
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing program including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Contact Officers;
• Career and professional development programs and opportunities; and
• Salary packaging options. 

Want to know more?
For full details of the role, eligibility requirements and what we are looking for, read the attached job description and application package. 

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Rina Turner, Manager HR Development on (08) 6551 5063 or email Rina.Turner@dtwd.wa.gov.au

If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process, including alternate methods of communication, please contact Human Resources via dtwdhr@dtwd.wa.gov.au or via (08) 6551 5071.

How to apply
Applicants are required to apply online and need to submit an application consisting of: 

• a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume, providing sufficient information to enable an assessment of your skills and experience relevant to this role including the suitability requirements listed below.
• a brief covering letter not exceeding two pages, relating your skills and experience to the selection criteria as outlined in attached Job Description Form. 

Suitability requirements for this position: 

• Pre employment conditions – National Police Clearance
• Organisational requirements – Some travel to other Departmental worksites may be required as part of the role, including occasional travel to Muresk (Northam), approximately once or twice per year.
• Visa validity - To be appointed to a position at the Department, you need to be able to provide evidence of your right to work in Australia. Permanent appointments will require Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency or New Zealand Citizenship with unrestricted work rights. Fixed term appointments will require a valid working visa.

To submit your application, please click on the Apply for Job button.

If you require assistance or cannot access the attachments, please contact us on (08) 9203 3735.

Please note…
The onus is on the applicant to ensure that their application is received by the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted. 

This selection process may be used to identify suitable applicants for similar vacancies that arise within the next twelve months. The Department may conduct further search activities after the closing date, if required, to extend the field of applicants. 

Applications close Monday, 9 November 2026 at 4:00pm (WST).