Organisational Capability Manager

Western Power delivers on the changing energy needs of Western Australians, powered by community trust and the passion of our people. We respect and take care of each other, our community and the environment. We are focused on serving our customers and are committed to providing a safe working environment for our people.

It is an exciting time in the electricity industry, a time of great change, innovation and opportunity which we embrace and welcome. That's why we need talented people with passion and ambition to join us.

At Western Power we are committed to safely and efficiently connecting the community with the energy needed to power their lives.

We currently have an amazing 12-month maximum term opportunity for an Organisational Capability Manager accountable for building, leading and developing a team of highly capable and effective HR professionals who work collaboratively with senior leaders and other members of the People Business Unit to address enterprise-wide people and organisation opportunities.

About this role

As a senior leader within the Human Resources function, this position leads a team of experts who supports the business in a diverse range of areas including organisational design, work design, organisational culture, talent and succession management, remuneration and recognition, leadership development, learning and development and diversity equity and inclusion.

Key accountabilities of this role include:

Lead a team of highly capable and effective HR professionals in designing and delivering the right people and organisation systems and solutions in partnership with the business. Three teams include:

• Learning and Development
• Organisational Effectiveness
• Remuneration, Systems and Governance

Develop strategies to deliver on People Strategy, including Leadership, Culture and Inclusion

Ensure program of continuous improvement to ensure HR Systems and ways of work align with current and future ways of work

Drive alignment and prioritisations of team activities and programs to HR Strategy

Design and deliver organisational diagnostics (Hogan, DiSC, Engagement measure) to understand, analyse and develop actions to drive improvement in employee experience and culture.

Champion for organisational change and driving improvements to meet future of work.

About you

We are seeking someone with experience and attributes that include:

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Human Resources or Behavioural Sciences.
• Extensive experience within a contemporary Human Resources environment or human capital consulting.
• Leadership of a team of experienced SMEs in either an operational or project setting.
• High level of expertise in any specialist area, including contemporary organisational effectiveness, organisational design, learning, leadership development and talent management knowledge and skills.
• Extensive experience in project delivery (including the development of business cases and tracking business benefits).
• Well-developed leadership, influencing, negotiation, stakeholder management, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven abilities in developing an integrated approach to HR/people and organisational solutions to ensure the organisation has the ability to deliver its operational and strategic priorities.

Joining Western Power

Our people play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional service to the communities in which we operate.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, women, young & mature age workers, the LGBTQI+ community.

We are an employer of choice, offering our employees a range of benefits that include:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work arrangements
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme
• Access to five Employee Network Groups
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership

Important information

We are committed to our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2021 - 2027 and ensuring that people with disability have equal opportunities to gain and maintain employment with Western Power. It is strongly encouraged that people with a disability who meet the inherent requirements of the position description apply for this role.

We are also proud to have launched our Innovate RAP in Mar 2022 (Reconciliation Action Plan). Our Innovate RAP outlines our commitment to the Reconciliation journey in WA.

Our recruitment process requires that all candidates who progress to the pre-employment stage must hold a police clearance issued within the last six months.

Join us and play a part in powering the future of Western Australia.

Applications close 6 May 2024

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