The Organisation
Lotterywest is uniquely the only State Government-owned and operated lottery in Australia. We have supported the community for over 90 years with the purpose to operate a responsible and sustainable lottery that leaves an enduring positive impact for WA.
Lotterywest is also the employing agency for Healthway, the only State Government department dedicated to health promotion. For over 30 years, Healthway has funded projects and research to inspire Western Australians to live healthier lives.
About the job
1x Full-Time Fixed Term opportunity for 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
This is a leadership role within our People & Culture team, where you will shape how we support leaders and teams to deliver impact for the Western Australian community. Leading a team of HR Business Partners and HR Administration Officers, you will provide trusted, values-led advice on workforce and employee relations matters. Partnering closely with leaders, you will offer clear, risk-informed guidance, helping navigate complex situations with sound judgement, care and integrity, and ensuring decisions align with legislation and Lotterywest’s values.
You will also drive consistency and quality across HR Business Partnering operations, strengthening governance, policies and continuous improvement. In doing so, you will build capability and a collaborative, high-performing culture. You will manage complex investigations, union and industrial matters, and use data-driven insights to support decision-making, enhancing organisational effectiveness and delivering a contemporary, responsive people experience.
The role has the following key areas of focus:
- Leadership and Management - Leads and coaches Business Partners and HR admin function on the delivery of contemporary human resources practice and industrial instrument application and interpretation.
- Business Partnership – Works in partnership with the business areas in the delivery of human resources expertise, advice and builds the capability of senior managers to manage people matters with confidence.
- Employee and Workplace Relations – Subject matter expertise and leadership of complex and sensitive people management issues and resolution.
- Human Resources Governance - Develops, reviews and implements workforce policies, procedures and best practice to promote a fair and equitable environment and delivers key expertise in employment and industrial frameworks applicable to the public sector environment.
We’re looking for
- A pro-active and detail-oriented People & Culture leader to lead our team of HR Business Partners
- An experienced operator with strong understanding of complex industrial and employee relations matters, and ability to lead investigations
- A strong communicator and networker, someone who wants to connect with the business to provide quality P&C services
Why You’ll Love It
- Work in a high performing and collaborative P&C team
- An opportunity to lead and influence the HR Business Partnering model at Lotterywest
- Work for an organisation that makes a positive impact to the WA Community
What we Offer
Being part of Australia's only State government-owned lottery comes with a lot of responsibility, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. We own the outcome of our actions and by directly contributing to player safety and a more hopeful community life for Western Australians, working at Lotterywest is naturally rewarding for all involved.
Our workplace strives to provide an environment for you to feel valued and supported, so that you can help create the kind of positive impact we want to see.
Our employee benefits include:
- Purpose-led work in a flexible working environment
- Four weeks annual leave, with the ability to purchase additional leave.
- Additional public service holidays (3 days)
- A focus on professional development
- An active wellbeing program and social calendar
- Quarterly paid volunteering leave entitlement
- A central Head Office location in the heart of Subiaco, with excellent access to public transport, a range of public parking options and end-of-trip facilities for staff choosing to cycle, run or walk to work.
Sounds like you?
We’d love to see your application, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts. You’ll need to submit a PDF version of:
- A current resume/CV and,
- A cover letter outlining your interest in the role and addressing the below selection criteria
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- Substantial experience in HR leadership across business partnering, employee and industrial relations, and people operations within a complex commercially focused environment
- Considerable experience in managing complex employee relations matters, including providing advisory and consulting services for line managers and senior leaders
- Substantial knowledge and experience of employment practices, standards and industrial instruments within a government setting with an ability to interpret and apply complex industrial frameworks in the delivery of commercially focused business outcomes.
Leadership Context
Leadership Expectations provides a common understanding of the mindsets and expected behaviours required of all our employees and the public sector.
The leadership context for this role is Leading Others. More information on this leadership context can be found here, or in the role statement.
We will get in touch if you are shortlisted for this opportunity. If you would like to learn more, please reach out to Richie Jatmatama on 08 9488 6228.
Applying for a State Government role can look a bit different, so we do encourage you to read the attached Job Application pack to ensure your application sets you up to succeed.
If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process, please contact humanresourceservices@lotterywest.wa.gov.au .
Other Important Information
Suitable applicants may be considered for future similar employment opportunities during the next twelve (12) months at Lotterywest.
The recommended applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment screening process prior to appointment. This includes provision of a current National Police Certificate that is less than six months old, declaration of any previous discipline or misconduct findings or allegations, and the verification of claims made throughout the recruitment process.
To work with us, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
Lotterywest may conduct further search activities at any stage of the recruitment process, if required, to supplement the field of applicants.
Substantive Statement
We celebrate diversity in all forms and strive to create a work environment where everyone feels respected, welcomed, supported and empowered to thrive. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and community culture that encourages employees to be themselves.
We believe that a diverse workforce brings unique strengths, perspectives and experiences that are essential to helping us achieve our vision.
We seek and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and lived experiences including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disability, and individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Stay safe online
We will only contact you from our @lotterywest.wa.gov.au email domain. We encourage you to be aware of cyber safety, and if you receive an email related to your application, not from the official domain, please send the details to HumanResourceServices@lotterywest.wa.gov.au
Late Applications
Unfortunately, we can’t accept late applications so please allow yourself enough time to complete your application before the due date and time.
