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People and Culture Officer
Branch: People and Culture
Salary: GOSAC Award, Level 3 or 4, $76,026 to $88,927
Position no: FPC3150662
Work type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Perth CBD or Bunbury
Closing date: 2023-03-07 5:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
People and Culture Branch, AV File: HR452
This is a full time permanent position
APPLICATIONS CLOSE AT 5PM 7 MARCH 2023
Are you seeking an exciting, rewarding career? We are on the lookout for an agile and solutions focused team player who is passionate about providing excellent customer service. Now is a unique time to be part of the Forest Products Commission and help shape our future business!
Over the next two years the FPC is preparing to undergo major transformation as a result of changes to forest policy. With the upcoming new Forest Management Plan 2024 -2033, the FPC will transition from large scale native forestry to increased plantation activity, with the government investment of $350 million into softwood plantations. Through the provision of consultancy services, the Business Partner will perform a key role in supporting our managers through this period of transition.
Working within a smaller government agency you will have the opportunity to make a greater impact and feel truly satisfied when you contribute directly to the outcomes of the FPC. Should you see yourself as a good fit for this position, you could play an important role in the future of the forest products sector in Western Australia.
About the role
In this busy and challenging role, the People and Culture Officer provides an effective and customer focused transactional service relating to recruitment and selection and other operational HR processes. Effective quality assurance processes are provided to ensure services are timely and accurate and in accordance with relevant policies, procedures and legislation. The role will also provide support and advice to managers and employees on HR policies, practices and procedures.
.Further details about the role can be found in the attached Job Description Form (JDF). Human resource graduates and people with transferrable skills are encouraged to apply.
About the Forest Products Commission
We are a team of forestry professionals engaged in the industry from the seed to the end-product. We work with community, industry and government to create a vibrant forestry industry. We will create an environment of innovation, ensuring that our forests are a strategic and sustainable resource for the future.
For further information about FPC please visit
Why work for the FPC?
Working for the FPC is your gateway to Western Australia’s beautiful South West - one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth, where pristine beaches and forests of timber giants can all be enjoyed in a single day. With the majority of our people based in the regions you will be privileged to undertake regular regional travel as you perform your role in our unique business.
In addition to a competitive salary, our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
- Flexible work arrangements;
- Career and professional development programs and opportunities;
- Uniform allowance - plus additional provisions for safety wear (PPE);
- Optical subsidy - up to $220 every two years
- Salary packaging options;
- Access to health and wellbeing initiatives such as flu vaccinations and wellness programs; and
- Employee Assistance Program including additional wellbeing services for you and immediate family members.
Perth’s Central Business District is teeming with life with a strong cosmopolitan feel and with restaurants along the southern section offering sweeping views. Around Claisebrook Cove to the north, there are also casual bistros and cafes offering alfresco dining. Cycle and walking trails line the Swan River and cross the green spaces of Queens Gardens and Wellington Square. Located in Eastpoint Plaza our modern head office is conveniently located close to the bus and train network and easy parking options. The building has ample end of trip facilities with lockers, and river views.
Bunbury is an exciting place to live and work, the cosmopolitan seaside city is renowned for its wild but friendly bottlenose dolphins which you can meet at the shoreline or out in the bay aboard a dolphin watching and swimming tour. It's also the setting of many maritime legends, with trendy restaurants, boutique shops and alluring coffee houses and cafes.
Want to find out more? Call for a confidential chat now!
You are encouraged to contact Amanda Reeve, A/’Manager Organisational Development for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Perth or Bunbury, by telephoning 0439 517 892 or emailing
How to Apply
Applicants are required to apply online and submit:
- A comprehensive CV (no more than 6 pages);
- A cover letter (no more than 2 pages) outlining your suitability to the role and demonstrating how you align with
If you have trouble downloading attachments or wish to enquire about the process, please contact People Services on 9363 4672 or (Not to be used for applications).
Please note that recommended applicants are required to provide a issued within a month, prior to appointment. Overseas police certificates may be required.
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies that may arise over the next 12 months
The FPC may conduct further search activities or extend the closing date, if required to extend the field of applicants.
Substantive Equality Statement
The Forest Products Commission is an equal opportunity employer, we recognise the value that people of diverse backgrounds bring to the workforce. Supported by our People Plan 2021-2023, we are committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes through the recruitment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, people with disability, women, people of diverse sexualities and genders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
As a measure to achieve equality, sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 apply to this position. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people (24 years of age and under) and people with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply and to indicate within their application to which diversity group they belong.
If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to the application or interview process, including alternate methods of communication, please contact us at or call (08) (9363 4672). We encourage applicants to visit the website or call 13 64 64 for assistance with preparing your application, finding employment and career progression.
Late applications will not be accepted. To avoid last minute congestion of the system, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time.
