Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS905493
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2024
Canning Vale College is seeking to appoint a dedicated Human Resource Officer to join their friendly team.
The role of the Human Resource Officer is to provide a comprehensive human resource consultancy service to all school staff. This includes support and advice on human resource legislation, policies, and procedures.
You will coordinate end to end recruitment activities such as deployment, recruitment, selection, and appointment processes. You should have the ability to coordinate leave and relief management and assist with staff timetabling and rostering processes daily, with additional on call hours renumerated. You will also be responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of strategic human resource solutions to workforce planning, attraction and retention, succession planning, and budget/establishment management. The ideal applicant should possess the ability to contribute to continuous improvement and innovation to maximise opportunities.
The successful applicant will ideally have sound verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills, including the ability to undertake effective negotiations and build positive relationships with staff at all levels. You should have highly developed organisational skills and be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
All staff at Canning Vale College staff are committed to Creating Futures, working in partnership with families and the local community to ensure all students can successfully transition to University, TAFE, further training, or employment. Students are supported by our dedicated Student Engagement and Support team, consisting of professionals such as nurses, psychologists, chaplains, and youth workers, along with external support agencies. All staff are committed to facilitating an inclusive, safe, and supportive learning environment for all students.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
- Ability to provide effective support and input into the development, implementation and monitoring of human resource management systems and processes.
- Sound written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with staff and work within a team environment.
- Sound knowledge and skills in human resource management, including research, planning and recruitment practices.
- Conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to implement appropriate strategies.
Applications will be assessed against these work related (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department 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 about Canning Vale College can be found by visiting www.cvc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
For further job-related information
Please contact Colin Carter, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning 0477 724 365 or emailing Colin.Carter@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A four (4) page statement addressing the Work-Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school
- A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
Eligibility and training requirements
Employees will be required to:
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment;
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter;
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement;
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process. .
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Thursday, 18 July 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.