This is a six (6) month fixed term, full-time position commencing November 2024 with possible extension (12 months).
The Workforce Policy and Coordination Directorate provides strategic leadership, planning and implementation of key Department human resource matters, advice and evaluation of cross-divisional policy and programs, management of professional learning; and develops policy and manages equity and diversity initiatives.
The Role
As Senior Policy Advisor, you will provide proactive and contemporary human resource support to staff that will cover a wide range of employee, learning and organisational development and recruitment matters.
The Senior Policy Advisor contributes to the effective management of human resource process assessments by dealing with claims where an individual believes a public sector standard in human resource management has been breached.
The role is also responsible for coordinating the implementation and evaluation of operational and strategic human resource management programs and the review and development of policies and procedures.
The successful applicant will have strong skills in:
- analysing and problem solving
- writing clearly and concisely
- interpreting legislation and applying it to situations.
Professional Benefits
- We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.
- Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including working from home or remote and flexible working hours.
- Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave
- Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
- Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments)
- Become a member with the onsite East Perth Gym
- Modern end of trip facilities/changerooms
- Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Lisa Moscarda, Manager Human Resources on (08) 9264 4935 or lisa.moscarda@education.wa.edu.au
We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process, please let the contact person know.
Eligibility
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.
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application to include:
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A statement up to three (3) pages demonstrating your knowledge, skills and ability to effectively undertake this role in accordance with the position competencies.
All position competencies (selection criteria) listed in the Job Description Form will be assessed.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE/918301
Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 17 September 2024
