Strategic Workforce Capability Appointment Pool

Work Type: Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full TimeLocation: FremantleClosing Date: 2024-07-08 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)About the DepartmentThe Department of Communities (Communities) brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, housing, community initiatives and regional services reform.About usAs part of the People and Culture Division, the Strategic Workforce Capability (SWC) team is responsible for influencing, developing and coordinating a range of workforce initiatives that respond to contemporary workforce issues. Our team identifies opportunities for cultural workforce change that support Communities in being a great and safe place to work.About the rolesAs a team member, your skills will be matched to work where you can contribute to the progression of workforce initiatives that bring about Workforce Capability through the development of projects and programs that align with whole of organisation and sector priorities.Your claims will be assessed against HR function capabilities and the correlating HR capability individual profile as defined in the attached documents.These profiles define the degree of activity and knowledge required of individuals for roles that are in the range of classification levels 4, 5, 6 and 7 for this recruitment pool.About youAs the incumbent of this role, you are a professionally responsive HR practitioner who possesses the skills, experience and knowledge to deliver Workforce Capability activities through good change and project management methodology.You are also a HR practitioner who possesses leadership behaviours and associated mindsets expected in the public sector to bring about positive change.We want to hear from you, if you are someone who:

• knows about contemporary workforce matters and its impact on people in the organisation;
• able to provide consultation and advice on matters relating to workforce initiatives that impact on business and people;
• can build clever partnerships to get the job done through contributing to the development of project and/or programs that align and support the Department’s Strategic Workforce priorities;
• is adaptable to change and understands change management as it impacts on people and business; and
• is passionate and can be credible influencers to bring about workforce culture outcomes that make Communities a great and safe place to work.

For further information about these roles and the recruitment campaign, we encourage you to contact Jaz Draman, Assistant Director, Workforce Capability on 0466 274 845 during business hours.The OpportunityThe Strategic Workforce Capability business area is looking to establish a pool of candidates for roles within the team for Level 4, Level 5, Level 6 and Level 7 opportunities that may arise within the next 12 months.There are currently two (2) permanent positions at Level 7 and one (1) permanent position at Level 6 available for immediate filling.Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made for this or similar future vacancies (fixed term or permanent) that arise within the next 12 months across the Department of Communities.Join the Department of CommunitiesApply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above and below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only: * A current resume/CV.

• A two (2) page summary addressing how your capabilities, skills and experience will support the Strategic Workforce Capability team in the context of the attached PSC HR Capability Framework, specifically addressing the following capabilities:

- Professional Expertise
- Culture and Change Management
- Workforce Capacity * A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable).

• An application form (for hard copy applications only).

Applicants wishing to apply for more than one classification level must indicate those levels being applied for on their application. Please ensure to demonstrate claims and provide examples that are relevant for the three requested capabilities at the highest level you are applying for, from within the HR Capability Framework.Applicants who are short listed will be assessed on all capabilities within the individual HR capability framework profile during the selection process.For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Jamsie Ong, HR Consultant on 0432 832 219 or email .We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:TTY/voice calls - 133 677Speak & Listen - 1300 555 727SMS relay - 0423 677 767Equity and DiversityThe Department of Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting and retaining Aboriginal people as a vital part of our diverse and talented workforce. The Department recognises Aboriginality as a genuine occupational qualification for this position under 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. To apply you must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as such, and be recognised by the community.If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact Jamsie Ong, HR Consultant on 0432 832 219 or email .If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact on 13 64 64.Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.