People Strategy Consultan

Permanent appointment 

South Metropolitan TAFE is an industry and community-focused organisation with a driving commitment to high quality training and development. With several training centres and campuses spread across Perth's East and South Metropolitan suburbs, the TAFE offers nationally recognised qualifications, developed and endorsed by industry, at a local, state and national level, and to an increasing number of international students.

We are an equal opportunity employer who is committed to supporting and building a culturally diverse workforce and workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. 

We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

About the roleThe People Strategy Consultant develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates strategies, initiatives, projects, policy, and procedures across a broad range of human resources functions. 

The role encompasses coordinating and promoting a range of contemporary human resources initiatives and projects, particularly those linked to the Workforce Diversification and Inclusion Strategy for WA Public Sector Employment 2020 – 2025.  The position holder also develops new and reviews existing South Metropolitan TAFE’s human resource policies and procedures. 

To be successful in this role you will have experience in a broad range of human resources functions.  You will use this experience to provide options and recommendations to address workforce issues which meet business needs and are compliant with the public sector legislative and regulatory employment frameworks. 

You will be an excellent communicator capable of facilitating meaningful consultation and liaison with key internal stakeholders (and some external) to develop and successfully implement programs and changes in workforce practices.  Attention to detail is a must, as are organisational skills. 

For Further Job Related Information
Please contact Karen Ferraz, A/Manager People and Culture on (08) 9229 91***or email ************@smtafe.wa.edu.au 

Work BenefitsOur employees have access to a range of benefits including: 

• Salary packaging/sacrifice facility
• 11% employer super contribution
• Deferred salary scheme – receive 80% salary for four years with the fifth year as a paid sabbatical leave from the workplace
• Thirteen weeks paid long service leave after 7 years
• Fifteen days personal leave
• Four weeks annual leave and an option to accrue ten additional days extra leave each year
• Flexible working hours
• Paid parental leave – 14 weeks
• Various employee health and wellness initiatives and benefits 

Ready to Apply?Please refer to the Job Description Form for full position details and the Application Information as these documents will assist you with the preparation of your application. 

Advertised Vacancy Reference Number:  SMG066.24S 

Applicants are required to apply online and need to submit: 

• A comprehensive Resume including two professional referees
• A brief covering letter not exceeding three pages demonstrating your skills and experience against the requirements of the position as outlined in the JDF 

To submit your application, please click on the Apply for Job button.  If you are experiencing any technical difficulties, please contact Establishment and Recruitment on (08) 9203 3***. 

Other Conditions and EligibilityEligibility for employment is subject to obtaining a satisfactory Department of Education Criminal Clearance.  If this position involves contact with children, the recommended occupant will also be required to obtain a Working with Children (WWC) Card. 

To be eligible for appointment applicants must have a working visa (for fixed term contract appointments) or permanent residency (for permanent appointments). 

This selection process may be used to identify suitable applicants for similar vacancies that arise within the next 12 months. 

Should no suitable applicant be identified, or an offer declined, the panel may search for further applicants beyond the closing date. 

Please note…The onus is on the applicant to ensure that their application is received by the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted. 

Applications close Monday, 6 May 2024 at 4:00pm (WST).