About the role

Our assessment centre and high-volume training in-take programmes have grown legs and significantly expanded over the last two years.

We're seeking a Recruitment & Onboarding Officer for a 12-month fixed term maternity leave cover to join our team and support our mission of identifying the next generation of public sector talent utilising leading multi-method assessment centre methodologies.

In this role, you will be the mainstay of our high-volume recruitment for the Public Transport Authority's Development and Registered Training Organisation (RTO) in-take programs. You'll assist with the end-end applicant journey, from posting job ads and coordinating aptitude testing, to supporting assessment centre logistics and processing applicant onboarding.

Your key duties will include:

• Recruitment Administration: You will handle the scheduling of recruitment processes, coordinate assessment centre logistics, and maintain recruitment databases.
• Applicant Pool Management: You'll be the main point of contact for our applicants, ensuring they have a smooth and positive experience from initial application all the way through to training commencement.
• Onboarding Coordination: You will coordinate training in-take allocations, process pre-employment screening and vetting checks, and produce employment offer documentation.

About You!

You're a proactive, solutions oriented, highly detail-oriented professional with a passion for connecting people with great opportunities. We're looking for someone with:

• Proven experience in recruitment, HR administrative or mobilisation roles in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Exposure in supporting assessment centres would be an advantage, although not essential.
• Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage high volume data with accuracy, multiple tasks and strict deadlines simultaneously.
• Proactive problem-solving initiatives, you'll identify potential issues before they arise and have clear solutions in place to keep recruitment efforts on track.
• Well-developed communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build relationships, and work collaboratively.
• Exposure to Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruitment software.

Why Join Us?

This isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to develop further in a skilled discipline of best practice talent acquisition and assessment centre methodology, whilst making a real impact on other people’s career progression. You'll be helping us build a skilled and diverse public service workforce that serves our community. We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and great work-life balance.

About Us

The Public Transport Authority (PTA) is a leader in its field, driven by a simple and powerful purpose: getting everyone there. Through constant care, education and forward thinking, we provide a world-class network and workplace that will get everyone there.

Under the PTA, Western Australia’s public transport system is the best in Australia and among the most efficient, clean and safe networks globally. With over 150 million boardings across all services during FY24/25, our buses, ferries and trains move the people of WA where they need to go.

Moving millions of people requires the skill and commitment of a talented workforce, one that is fostered by a culture of inclusivity and benefits from its diversity. This is ultimately what ensures the PTA delivers on our purpose while upholding our values every step of the way.

Our Values

The PTA’s Values define what is important to us. Knowing our values helps you understand how we do business and what is expected of you as an employee of the PTA.

Upholding these values and applying them to your work requires a genuine and committed understanding.

• Safety: We are committed to safety and protecting your future.
• Respect: We value and respect our customers, suppliers and each other.
• Recognition: We recognise each other for achievement, initiative and innovation.
• Integrity: We are honest and ethical.
• Sustainability: We consider the long-term economic, social and environmental impact of everything we do.

You can expect.

• Opportunities to grow through personal development and career pathways.
• Health and Wellbeing programs including access to a free 24/7 onsite Gym.
• Subsidised Corporate Apparel and Spectacles
• Supportive Team Environment
• Opportunity to join our Social Club offering savings and benefits all year round.

There is one 12 month fixed-term, full-time opportunity available for an immediate start. Applicants assessed as suitable through this process may be used to fill similar vacancies both fixed term and permanent that may arise within the next 12 months.

To be eligible to work permanently at the PTA you must be either an Australian Citizen, have Permanent Residency status or hold a current visa in Australia with full-time working rights for the duration of the contract.

The PTA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Further Information

Please refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for full details about the position, including any specific requirements relevant to appointment.

Please contact Lydia D’Arcy-Adams, Senior Recruitment Officer on (08) 9326 3257 for specific information about the role.

For more information about the PTA, please visit www.pta.wa.gov.au.

For technical difficulties, please contact the RAMS helpdesk at 1300 733 056 or email ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com

How to Apply

Applicants are requested to provide the following:

1. A comprehensive CV
2. Provide the following information via the online application form:

• Demonstrate your experience relevant to the Recruitment & Onboarding Officer position, including examples managing high-volume recruitment activities? Maximum 300 words

• Provide an example of how you have proactively solved a problem to keep processes on track? Maximum 300 words
• Provide two work-related referees

To ensure your application is considered, make sure you upload all required documentation and follow the ‘Application Process’ and “How to Apply” instructions carefully.

Applicants are requested to apply online using the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the top/bottom of the screen.  Please note the closing date and time, as no emailed, late or pro forma applications will be accepted.

Please use the attached link for help and advice on how to complete a government application.  How to complete a government application.

All applications must be submitted through the PTA website, or the WA Government jobs portal. Applications received via other platforms will not be considered.

Please note that, if you are the recommended applicant, you will be required to obtain an Australian National Police Clearance (NPC). Completion of the PTA Integrity and Qualification Consent Form will only be required where qualification checks are undertaken. Adverse outcomes of NPCs will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from the selection process. Suitable applicants may also need to undertake a full and comprehensive medical assessment OR Suitable applicants will also need to undertake a Drug and Alcohol Screen prior to commencement.