Human Resources Officer

Human Resources Officer

Level 4 | Permanent – Full Time |

• Are you a self-driven, outcomes focused HR professional looking for a meaningful career where you can make a positive difference?
• Are you looking for an opportunity to work in a small agency delivering services to all Western Australians?
• Do you want to be part of a cohesive HR team, committed to excellence and strengthening workforce capability?

If so, we want you!

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 Human Resources Officer who is willing to thrive in the efficient delivery of contemporary full employment life cycle activities to join us. This is a permanent Full-Time position.

About the role.

As a Human Resources Officer, you will provide operational human resource and payroll consultancy services activities across the Commission, in the areas of recruitment and contracting arrangements; establishment; workplace relations, health and safety, induction/orientation, learning and development, performance management; and deployment.

You will perform day-to day human resource activities, including the end-to-end payroll cycle and maintaining and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the Commission’s payroll data system.

Who we are looking for.

We are looking for a motivated, initiative-taking and suitably experienced person to join our HR team. Ideally, you should have a proven record in the efficient delivery of payroll/HR activities and consultancy services to management and employees, and the provision of advice in accordance with awards, agreements, and policies.

Selection Criteria: 

Essential:

• Relevant human resource experience preferably in the delivery of a broad range of human resource services, including recruitment of a diverse workforce.
• Relevant experience in an information management environment, including with working with social media platforms, corporate websites, and intranets and particularly with a corporate payroll system.
• Considerable experience in the effective delivery of services to clients together with a personal commitment to continually achieving a high level of client satisfaction.
• Highly developed conceptual and analytical skills, including ability to develop innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Well-developed communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills together with the ability to liaise and network effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Understanding of contemporary strategic human resource issues and trends, including a sound knowledge of human resource practices, policies, standards, and legislation relevant to the public sector.
• Proven organisational and time management skills and abilities.

Desirable:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field.
• Ascender pay experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of project management for electoral events.

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 above-listed selection criteria providing examples to support these claims.

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.

Subsequent Vacancies

Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies with the Commission for a period of twelve (12) months, in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of the Commissioner's Instructions No. 2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy and Commissioner’s Instructions No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies.

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.