Are you passionate about discovering great talent and making an impact?

Ready to join a dynamic, collaborative team that thrives on connection and teamwork?

The Recruitment Team is committed to supporting DTMI to find exceptional people who share our dedication. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, believe in ethical recruitment practices, and want to make a meaningful impact, this is the team for you!

Are you a Recruitment specialist passionate about building inclusive, high-performing teams?

We are seeking a Recruitment Advisor to join our dynamic department and help deliver innovative, high-impact talent solutions across the organisation.

We currently have one (1) Permanent, full-time position available with an immediate start.

This recruitment process will establish a 24-month pool of suitable candidates for current and future opportunities as they arise.

Why this role matters

As a Recruitment Advisor for the Multi-Sector Portfolio, you’ll be a driving force behind talent strategy, partnering with hiring managers across Maritime, Freight, Ports, Aviation and Reform, Urban Mobility, Regional Services & Transport Sustainability and Strategic Projects to understand their needs and shaping recruitment approaches that attract exceptional people. You’ll bring fresh, modern sourcing techniques and a strong advisory mindset to help teams design roles, refine selection processes and make confident hiring decisions.

In this role, you’ll lead end‑to‑end talent acquisition activities while championing innovative, people‑centred practices that align with our organisational goals. Your expertise will support leaders across the department to build high‑performing teams and ensure we’re positioned to secure the talent we need now and into the future.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Partnering with business leaders to plan and manage recruitment.
• Shaping roles and job design in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Guiding managers through establishment, advertising, assessment, and selection.
• Monitoring recruitment metrics and driving continuous improvement.
• Leveraging platforms and sourcing tools to elevate candidate attraction.
• Supporting effective onboarding and alignment with broader People and Culture initiatives.

You will work closely with a collaborative Talent Team to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery across the department.

About you

The panel will be assessing applicants against the following suitability requirements:

• Experience delivering end-to-end recruitment and selection services.
• Understands contemporary recruitment practices and enjoys finding better ways of working.
• Can analyse issues, solve problems and contribute to recruitment initiatives and improvements.
• Builds strong relationships and communicates effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Has sound knowledge of recruitment and employment legislation and processes.
• Works collaboratively, manages competing priorities and delivers quality outcomes.
• The flexibility to travel and work at off-site locations when required (current vacancy requires travel to Fremantle and Innaloo)

We expect all employees to embody the behaviours and mindsets outlined in the Building Leadership Impact and Leadership Expectations. The leadership context of this position Personal Leadership.

Find out more

Further information about the role and the expected leadership behaviours can be found in the attached Job Description Form

If you’d like to have a chat about the role please contact Nadia Harper, A/Talent Acquisition Lead, via Nadia.Harper@transport.wa.gov.au or (08) 9431 1042.

Our Offer

• A competitive salary, and 12% employer contributed superannuation and salary sacrifice options.
• Flexible hours and WFH options to support real work–life balance.
• Generous leave entitlements including 4 weeks’ annual leave, 3 public service holidays yearly and long service leave every 7 years.
• Salary packaging options to lease a new car.
• Discounted gym memberships and health facilities.
• A fabulous employee assistance program with a range of services and support channels
• Bright, modern facility close to transport links with a friendly team environment.
• Work for an innovative Government agency with limitless long-term career prospects.
• A supportive, high‑achieving team that works hard and has fun doing it.

In addition to rewarding work, we invite you to be Part of Something Real. Learn more about our commitment to you, here.

Applying is easy

Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format: 

• A current resume detailing your skills, work history and key achievements.
• A covering letter (two pages maximum) addressing the below suitability requirements:
• Sound knowledge of innovative and contemporary attraction, recruitment and selection practices, with the ability to apply these in a public sector or complex organisational environment.
• Tell us about a time you collaborated with stakeholders to develop and deliver initiatives, strategies or programs, with a focus on attraction and selection.

Please note that shortlisted applicants will be invited to complete further assessments, which may be conducted through an assessment centre held in week starting 11 August 2026.

Please, nominate two (2) referees who can provide feedback on your capacity to meet the Suitability Requirements. At least one of the referees should be your most recent, immediate supervisor.  

Applications for this opportunity close at 3.00pm on Thursday, 30 July 2026. Please ensure your application is submitted on time, as late applications will not be accepted. 

Successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory National Police Clearance before commencing employment.

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace

The Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure (DTMI) is committed to building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community. We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process (including an alternate format of the application form), have any question about the process or how to submit your application, please contact our Recruitment Team at recruitment@transport.wa.gov.au or (08) 6551 6888.