This is a permanent, full time vacancy.

About the role

The position requires extensive experience in workforce design, organisational change and restructure management including the classification and establishment matters. The successful candidate will lead a team that delivers best practice and efficient strategic, tactical and operational workforce design services, inclusive of workforce change, job design consultation, evaluation and assessment, and establishment control.

The role emphasizes strong leadership qualities, commitment to continuous improvement and adherence to ethical principles.

The successful candidate will report to the Assistant Director Workforce Planning, Design and Development and will be responsible for leading the Workforce Design team.

Suitability Requirements

Through the recruitment process, we will be looking for a candidate who can demonstrate skills, experience and attributes in relation to the following:

• Substantial experience in leading and managing a team delivering high-level workforce design advice, consultancy and services in a large and complex organisation and knowledge of public sector processes and accountabilities.
• Demonstrated experience in identifying and driving workforce design projects and organisation restructure activities.
• Embody the spirit of public service - Display empathy, compassion, humility and integrity, and a genuine passion for the work; demonstrate a responsibility to Western Australians; and work in the interests of the public good.

Eligibility

To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.

Benefits and opportunities

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Career pathway opportunities.
• Learning and development opportunity programs.
• Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families.

Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.

Application process

How to apply

Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.

We require you to submit:

1. A comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements in relation to the above Suitability Requirements.

1. Contact details of two (2) recent work referees, one (1) of whom should be your current or most recent supervisor where possible.

All Suitability Requirements mentioned in the section above will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process. 

Subsequent Vacancies

Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department of Justice for a period of twelve (12) months, in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of the Commissioner's Instructions No. 2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy and Commissioner’s Instructions and No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered at Perth Metropolitan area during this period.

Candidate Search

If required, we may choose to supplement the field of applications by conducting a Candidate Search.

For Further Job Related Information

If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Ankur Agrawal, Director, Workforce Planning Design and Development on (08) 9264 9661 for a confidential discussion.

Equity and Diversity

The Department of Justice is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace that reflects the community we serve. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support by following this link. 

Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process. For a confidential discussion about support or adjustments, please contact the person listed above or email workforcediversity@justice.wa.gov.au. 

Submitting your application

To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this advertisement.

Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.

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