Coordinator Human Resources

• Are you an HR professional ready to work directly with Executive to deliver organisational outcomes?
• Are you looking for an opportunity to work in a small agency delivering services to all Western Australians?
• Can you see yourself driving an innovative and collaborative culture?

The Western Australian Electoral Commission manages election events for the State and local governments and non-parliamentary organisations such as trade unions and others. We are looking for a Coordinator, Human Resources who is willing to thrive in managing the contemporary delivery of the full employment life cycle activities to work with us. This is a temporary Full-Time position for a period of twelve months with the possibility of extension or permanency. Secondment will also be considered.

What do you do?

As the Coordinator Human Resources, you will develop and implement HR strategies and coordinate HR projects which will support the Commission to achieve its objectives and develop a value driven culture.

You will manage the delivery of human resource and payroll activities throughout the employee life cycle and provide services which are legally compliant in accordance with relevant frameworks and focussed on internal and external customers. You will work with managers and employees across the organisation, and provide advice and education regarding corporate policies, procedures, and instructions.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an HR professional who is not afraid to drive change. A team player who genuinely wants to work alongside business areas as a partner and thrives in a small organisation where you can get exposed to a diverse range of HR issues and projects.

Selection Criteria: 

Essential:

• Experience in coordinating a client-focused Human Resources team, including managing payroll and developing strategic HR plans.
• Experience in leading and developing a high performing team that can deliver outcomes within strict timeframes.
• Ability to interpret and apply the relevant legislative, regulatory, and industrial frameworks governing employment, ideally in a public sector context.
• Well-developed analytical, research and problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise initiative and discretion.
• Ability to consult, collaborate and negotiate with internal and external clients on a broad range of Human Resources and change management issues, and to drive continuous improvement in HR processes.

Desirable:

• Experience with Ascender HRMIS
• Experience in systems administration
• Tertiary qualifications in a Human Resources or related field

How to apply:

Please provide us with:

• A resume of no more than three (3) pages.
• Contact details for two (2) referees; and
• A two (2) page cover letter which demonstrates how your skills, knowledge and experience relate to the Essential Criteria.

Substantive Equality Statement:

WA Electoral Commission is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from a diverse field, including Indigenous Australians, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, youth, and people with a disability which is supported by our workforce planning.

Would you like to know more?

We encourage you to contact the HR Consultant, Jacques Jean-Louis on 9214 0454 if you have any questions about the position requirements or your suitability.

If you have any questions about the application process, please speak to our HR team on 9214 0400.