Job opportunity

About the Role

Are you passionate about workforce development and ready to take the next step in your career? The PTA is looking for a motivated individual to join our dedicated Workforce Development team as a Development Program Coordinator.  In this position, you will provide vital program and administrative coordination to deliver workforce development initiatives and programs that address the current and future needs of our workforce.

Your key responsibilities will include leading recruitment, induction, onboarding and coordinating training, and stakeholder management across various workforce development programs. You’ll work with various PTA divisional management branches, professional bodies, TAFEs, colleges, tertiary institutions, and program participants to ensure the success and impact of these programs. Additionally, you will analyse and report on program effectiveness, contribute to the PTA’s efforts to promote itself as an "employer of choice" at expos and career fairs, conduct research on workforce development trends, and collaborate with team members and stakeholders to achieve the best outcomes.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Considerable experience in human resource, workforce development and/or organisational development ideally within a large and complex operational setting.
• Relevant experience in the development, implementation, delivery and evaluation of effective workforce and organisational development strategies, programs and practices within a complex and demanding environment.
• Demonstrated ability to apply contemporary human resource management principles, legislation, policies and best practice workforce and organisational development principles to workforce issues.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication (written and verbal skills) and the ability to foster and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Well-developed research, conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills, including a demonstrated ability to research, identify, analyse and review issues and information, evaluate findings and develop appropriate solutions to issues (including complex human resource issues.
• Well-developed planning, organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and exercise sound judgment.
• Outstanding organisational, planning and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and exercise sound judgment.
• Demonstrated professionalism at all times and committed to providing a high level of customer service.
• Advanced computer literacy skills

Desirable (not essential):

• Candidates who can demonstrate an understanding of Vocational Education and Training (VET) within the Australian Qualifications Framework(AQF) within training packages will be highly regarded. Experience within the Australian apprenticeship system is also considered favourably.

If this sounds like you and you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you and discuss this exciting opportunity in more detail.

About us

The Public Transport Authority’s (PTA) vision is to be recognised as a leader in providing world-class public transport services and solutions. Our purpose is to provide safe, customer-focused, integrated, and efficient transport services that align with our core values.

At the PTA, we hold five core values dear: safety, respect, recognition, integrity, and sustainability. These values guide everything we do, ensuring a workplace where safety is paramount, respect is fundamental, achievements are celebrated, integrity is unwavering, and sustainability is integral to our mission.

As a fast-growing economy, Western Australia’s public transport system, under the PTA, is recognised as the best in Australia and one of the most efficient, clean, and safe networks globally. Rail transport plays a vital role in our continued success and growth, exemplified by our numerous projects such as METRONET, designed to meet the public’s needs and expectations. Moving millions of people requires the skill and commitment of a talented workforce, and at the PTA, we are dedicated to delivering on our vision and purpose while upholding our values every step of the way.

You can expect.

• Join WA’s leading transport agency in a growing industry with a range of career and development opportunities.
• Health and Wellbeing programs including access to a free 24/7 onsite Gym.
• Subsidised Corporate Apparel and Spectacles.
• A friendly, supportive team committed to making a difference.
• Opportunity to join our Social Club offering savings and benefits all year round.

There is one 24-month, fixed term full-time opportunity available for an immediate start, with the possibility of extension and or permanency.

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.

This is a pool recruitment process where suitable applicants will be placed in a pool for 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 with permanent working rights in Australia.

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 Forms (JDF) for full details about the position, including any specific requirements relevant to appointment.

Please contact Kerry Collins, Principal Workforce Development Consultant (Development Programs Manager), (08) 9326 3327 for specific information about the role.

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

How to Apply

Applicants are requested to provide the following:

1. A comprehensive CV with two work related referees. Please choose referees familiar with your skills, including at least one recent supervisor or manager, unless exceptional circumstances apply.
2. A covering letter outlining your relevant skills, abilities and suitability for the position (as per the selection criteria  1 – 6 in the JDF) in no more than (2) pages, using the STAR method;

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. 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 may 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 will also need to undertake a Drug and Alcohol Screen prior to commencement.