Come join the team at the new Department of Housing and Works.

The Department of Housing and Works delivers and maintains essential social housing and critical infrastructure across Western Australia—including schools, hospitals and police facilities.

We manage tenancy services, support housing provision in remote Aboriginal communities, and oversee government employee accommodation.

Through office accommodation solutions, State Fleet management, procurement, planning and asset policy, we empower other government agencies to deliver their best.

We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, and culturally and linguistically diverse people.

We are committed to ensuring our hiring processes are inclusive. If you are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person, a young person or a person with a disability seeking support with your application, please reach out to Jobs and Skills WA by calling 13 64 64.

If you are a person living with disability and require adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Kristie Kent on (08) 6551 2249 or via email at Kristie.Kent@dohw.wa.gov.au. You can also reach us through the National Relay Service.

When you join us, you can enjoy a variety of benefits, including:

• flexible work options, including working from home up to 2 days per week
• professional development, training, and on-the-job learning to advance your career
• generous leave entitlements, which include 4 weeks annual leave, 3 public service holidays each year, accrued long service leave every 7 years and an option to purchase additional leave each year. Access to cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• modern workspaces, where you choose your workspace that assists you to do your best work
• access to activity-based work hubs in the CBD, Fremantle and Joondalup for ad hoc flexible work
• corporate discounts with selected health insurance providers and access to wellness programs
• Opportunity to contribute to diversity, inclusion, and cultural initiatives across the department, including networks and working groups that promote equity and belonging.

About The Role:

As Manager Human Resources you will lead a team of HR practitioners to deliver high-quality services including recruitment, classification, performance management, employee relations and industrial relations. You will provide trusted advice to senior leaders on complex workforce matters, legislation and organisational impacts, and drive HR projects and initiatives that strengthen DHW’s culture, improve service delivery and support departmental priorities.

You will build strong relationships across the department and with key external agencies, use workforce data to inform decision-making, and ensure HR practices are transparent, compliant and aligned with public sector frameworks. The Manager Human Resources models DHW’s values and leadership behaviours and contributes to continuous improvement across Workforce Services.

About You:

We’re looking for a people‑centred, values‑driven HR leader with a passion for delivering HR practices that are both values‑based and aligned with public sector frameworks.

You will bring to the role strong judgement, strategic insight and a genuine passion for people. You will help set the tone for a positive, contemporary workforce culture that provides HR solutions that are grounded in empathy, clarity, accountability and respect.

As one of three team leaders within Workforce Services you will lead a dedicated team and, as part of the Workforce Services leadership team, work collaboratively with your fellow team members to drive innovative HR practices and solutions that support a large and complex workforce. This is your opportunity to influence meaningful change, solve challenging people matters, and contribute to a department that plays a vital role for Western Australians.

If you’re energised by the chance to lead others, build strong relationships and deliver HR solutions that make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

In particular, we are looking for candidates who have:

• Experience in managing a variety of HR issues or functions.
• Confidence to lead through change and navigate ambiguity.
• A mindset that embraces creativity, critical thinking and continuous improvement

This position operates in the context of Leading Others. This means you will be required to deliver results through leaders and your teams in a single business area, and by influencing leaders in other business areas. You will add value by providing direction and developing and coaching your leaders to achieve operational objectives. You will make decisions about how services should be provided based on the resources at hand.

How to Apply:

If you have what it takes to be part of our dynamic and forward-thinking team, submit the following in MS Word or PDF format only:

1. A comprehensive CV that shows your skills, experiences and key achievements, including the contact details of two referees (with one being your current or most recent supervisor).

2. Cover letter of two (2) pages or less, outlining your experience in leading through periods of change.

Please ensure you apply before the closing deadline as we won’t accept late and incomplete applications.

Further Job-Related Information:

Please contact Kristie Kent on (08) 6551 2249 for further information about the position (not to be contacted for Applicant Information Packs or assistance with lodging your application).

To assist you in preparing your application, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack, Job Description Form, and Leadership Behaviours. Additionally, the WA Jobs and Workforce Hub provides information on working in Western Australia. This includes guidance on applying for government sector jobs, industry insights, application tips, relocation resources, training opportunities, and apprenticeships.

If you are unable to view or download these documents, please contact us by calling (08) 6557 8111 (select option 1) or email recruitment@dohw.wa.gov.au, quoting the reference number VCID03433 for support.

Currently there is one (1) permanent full-time or part-time position available for filling. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to appoint to this advertised vacancy, it may also be used to appoint to similar positions that may arise in the Agency within the next twelve (12) months on a full-time, part-time, permanent or fixed-term basis with the possibility of further extension(s) and/or permanency.