About us
When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.
About the role
The Assistant Director - Talent and Diversity forms an integral part of the directorate leadership team, working with the Director HR and other branch leads to develop, drive and implement strategic direction. The position promotes, models and operates within the collaborative ‘One HR’ philosophy.
The role oversees the areas responsible for conducting research and analysis on Aboriginal employment issues and workforce development initiatives. The role is also responsible for the Recruitment function with the provision of expertise, advice and assistance in recruitment and selection, vacancy management, on-boarding and specialist recruitment activities across the Department including the bulk recruitment processes of a number of key positions.
The Assistant Director - Talent and Diversity role is accountable for:
- Championing change and creating opportunity for business improvement through leading the development of diversity, Aboriginal workforce development, and recruitment strategies.
- Remaining abreast of contemporary thinking and is recognised as a leader in implementing best practice. Motivating teams in the delivery of practical, efficient and effective systems and processes underpinning operational activity.
- Playing a pivotal role in partnering with the wider business to determine in-scope critical and future needs.
- Overseeing the development and implementation of structured in-scope frameworks and programs.
- Developing robust strategies and innovative solutions to meet demand aligned with legislation, policy, procedures and operational effectiveness.
- Establishing operational and people capability improvement plans aligned with departmental strategy and functional excellence.
- Implementing systems and processes for accurate reporting in accordance with internal and external reporting obligations.
- Providing expertise, advice and assistance across the department on branch outputs, including regulatory requirements.
About you
All employees are required to undergo employment screening, which includes a National Criminal History Check and other checks that may be relevant to the position requirements.
How to apply
We require you to submit:
A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two referees and a 2 page statement demonstrating your relevant knowledge, skills and experience aligned to the above role description and your ability to deliver this within a complex operational environment.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.
To submit your application click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this page. Emailed applications will not be accepted.
Candidate Search
If required we may choose to supplement the field of applications by conducting a Candidate Search.
Equity and Diversity
The Department of Justice is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to growing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce as a part of EEO Management Plan and its Aboriginal Workforce Development Strategy. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from a diverse field, people from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, young people and people with disability including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Subsequent Vacancies
Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department of Justice in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of the Commissioner's Instructions: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy.
Further Information
If you would like further information on this opportunity please contact Nick Cinquina, A/Director HR on (08) 9264 1004 for a confidential discussion.
