Are you passionate about improving employment outcomes and creating meaningful career opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

Join our team in this permanent full-time opportunity and play a key role in attracting, developing and retaining a diverse and capable workforce.

About You
You are a people person - building strong relationships with managers, communities and stakeholders, and bringing experience in workforce services, recruitment, workforce development, workforce planning or related people-focused roles.

You are proactive, proudly culturally aware and solutions-focused, with the ability to analyse information, provide practical advice and contribute to inclusive and culturally safe workplaces.

Most importantly, you are committed to building a diverse, capable and future-focused workforce that supports Aboriginal employment, retention and career development.

About the Position
As the Talent Acquisition and Engagement Consultant you will support workforce planning, recruitment, workforce development and employee engagement initiatives across North Metropolitan TAFE. This job works closely with managers and stakeholders to strengthen Aboriginal employment outcomes, build workforce capability and support inclusive, culturally safe employment practices.

You’ll have free parking at the Leederville campus, and there is an option to accrue an additional two weeks leave each year on top of your standard four weeks Annual Leave. You will also be entitled to access up to five days of paid Cultural Leave. 

Suitability Requirements
To be considered suitable for this position, you will demonstrate:

• Experience delivering workforce services, recruitment and selection, workforce development, Aboriginal employment initiatives, workforce planning support or related people services functions.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, communities and organisations.
• The ability to analyse information, solve problems and provide practical recommendations that support workforce and employment outcomes.
• Knowledge of employment legislation, industrial instruments, organisational policies and culturally informed employment practices relevant to workforce management and recruitment.

Eligibility Requirements and Other Conditions
To be considered eligible for employment, you will:

• Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
• Hold, or have the ability to obtain:
  • Department of Education Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check

About the College
At North Metropolitan TAFE (NMTAFE), you will join an organisation that changes lives through education and skills.

As one of Western Australia's leading vocational education and training providers, we deliver industry-relevant training across 10 campuses, offering more than 400 courses in 48 industry areas. In partnership with industry, government and community, we help people build rewarding careers and develop the skilled workforce that shapes Western Australia's future.

We value talented, passionate people and are committed to a workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disability, and people of all ages and experiences. Together, our diverse perspectives help us achieve better outcomes for our students, industry and community.

Applying is easy
If this is the role you’ve been waiting for, simply give us:

• A comprehensive resume including two professional referees
• A written application (maximum 2 pages) telling us about your:
  • experience in delivering workforce services, recruitment and selection, workforce development, Aboriginal employment initiatives, workforce planning support or related people services functions
  • knowledge of employment legislation, industrial instruments, organisational policies and culturally informed employment practices relevant to workforce management and recruitment

Applications close Wednesday 12 August at 4:00pm (WST).

Select “Apply for Job” at the top or bottom of this advertisement to submit your application. Applications must be submitted online, and If you experience any issues please contact the Helpdesk on (08) 9203 3735.  Late applications will not be accepted.

Additional Information
This position is identified under Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) and is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only. The role forms part of NMTAFE's commitment to increasing Aboriginal employment outcomes and supports the delivery of actions under the College's Reconciliation Action Plan and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Strategy.

We recognise that great candidates can be suited to more than one opportunity. If you are assessed as suitable but not selected for this position, we may consider you for other vacancies within NMTAFE over the next 12 months or, with your consent, share your details with other public sector agencies.

Lynda Roberts-Hall, Manager Capability and Culture, would also be happy to chat with you on (08) 9428 0456 or Lynda.Roberts-Hall@nmtafe.wa.edu.au. Also talk with them about how we can make adjustments to support you to participate fully in recruitment.

Find out more by visiting our website: www.northmetrotafe.wa.edu.au

Advertised Reference Number: NMG105.26S