Jobs in Perth (WA): Senior HR Consultant in Department of Education’s Workforce Management Branch

This is a three (3) month, fixed term full time position commencing ASAP with possible twelve (12) month extension and/or permanency

Are you seeking a challenging, exciting and professionally satisfying career?

The Department of Education’s Workforce Management Branch is offering an opportunity for a highly motivated candidate to join their team in the position of Senior Human Resource Consultant.

The Senior Human Resource Consultant will provide expert advice and support to schools, central and regional offices on human resource legislation, policies, good practice and workforce profiling. The successful applicant will evaluate emerging human resource issues and trends to identify opportunities and Departmental relevance. The successful applicant will research develop and implement strategic human resource solutions, as well as evaluate emerging human resource issues and trends to identify opportunities and Departmental relevance.

The Workforce Management Branch is part of the Workforce Policy and Coordination Directorate. It is responsible for the provision of advice and support on workforce management issues to ensure an equitable workplace through the consistent application of human resource legislation, policies, procedures and practices.

This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be appointed to other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for 6 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:

• Well developed knowledge of and experience with the legislative framework and policies that impact on human resource management relevant to the public sector.
• In-depth knowledge, skills and practice in human resource management including research, planning and presentation skills and capacity to develop and deliver human resource training.
• Highly developed interpersonal and negotiation skills that demonstrate the ability to provide an effective consultancy service and influence results.
• Highly developed written communication skills in a human resource context.
• Well developed conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills strategically applied to human resource legislation, policies and practice.

Further information about this position can be found in the attached job description form (JDF).

Eligibility for employment is subject to:

Employees will be required to:

• obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment; and
• Complete within six months of appointment:
• The Department’s online training in Accountability and Ethical Decision-Making.

Please note: Applicants with a conviction or found guilty before a court are not automatically precluded from engagement in the Education Sector. Each case will be considered on its merits.

For further job related information:

Please contact James Matthews, Principal HR Consultant, by telephoning (08) 9264 4576 or emailing james.matthews@det.wa.edu.au (not to be contacted for job application packages).

Application Instructions

Simply download the job application package from the attachments link below, or contact James Matthews, Principal HR Consultant, by telephoning (08) 9264 4576.

To be considered for this position, applicants are requested to address the above selection criteria when submitting their application.

Your application must include:

• a completed Job Application Form (attached)
• a resume and the contact details for two professional referees
• a statement of claim against the selection criteria (no more than 2 pages)

Submitting Your Application

Applications are to be marked “Confidential Advertised Vacancy” and submitted via:

Post: 

James Matthews
Principal HR Consultant
Workforce Management
Department of Education
151 Royal Street
EAST PERTH WA 6004

Hand delivered: 

James Matthews
Principal HR Consultant
Workforce Management
Department of Education
151 Royal Street
EAST PERTH WA 6004

Email: james.matthews@det.wa.edu.au

Applications must be received prior to 4.00pm (WST) on Friday, 13 April 2012

PROFORMA, FAXED AND LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Salary:	Level 6, $84,557 - $93,633 per annum (PSGOGA 2011)
Location:	East Perth
Position No:	00032917
Work Type:	Fixed Term - Full Time
Closing Date:	4.00pm (WST) on Friday, 13 April 2012
Attachments:	- application for vacancy form 2012.pdf
	- applicationform_278540.pdf
	- applying for a position with doe 2012.pdf
	- jdf - 00032917 - senior human resource consultant - level 6 - workforce management - march 2012.pdf