Closing Date: Monday, 7 April 2025
Position Type: 5-year fixed-term contract, full-time
Salary: $160,000-$170,000 per annum (depending on skills and experience) + superannuation
About this Opportunity
- Get creative: Help design our new way of doing things
- High-impact role: Make a genuine difference and be recognised for it.
- Mix of strategic and boots-on-the-ground: Variety is the spice of life after all
- Seeking a HR Generalist with the nickname "Super Glue" or Superhero (because you are the one that holds it all together)
The City is embarking on a new way of delivering services with a commitment to building an empowered and diverse culture that reflects the community we serve. We want to shake off the old ways of doing things in Local Government and bring on board someone
who thinks differently about the value of HR, with a genuine desire to partner with leadership in challenging the status quo.
Working directly with the CEO and Executive, you will have your voice heard and a seat at the table where decisions are made. A true strategic and generalist role where no two days are the same, this is a real chance to use your negotiation and influencing skills to steer a workforce thirsty for change.
Qualifications
A tertiary qualification in Human Resources Management or Industrial Relations discipline with possession of, or progress towards, a Post Graduate qualification in Management is desirable
Selection Criteria
- Extensive experience in managing a human resource function for a large and complex organisation, including dealing with integrity/disciplinary matters, change management, industrial relations with multiple unions and work health and safety.
- Knowledge and experience in the delivery of human resources as a strategic business partner (including workforce planning, reporting and human resource development).
- Leadership ability to lead a team of dedicated HR practitioners and to effectively build partnerships with key stakeholders internal and external to the City.
Hours of Work
This is a full-time 5-year fixed term contract working Monday to Friday, 75 hours per fortnight. There may be a requirement to work outside of normal business hours to meet the obligations of attending Council and Community meetings.
About the Benefits
The salary range for this position is $160,000 - $170,000 per annum, (depending on skills and experience) plus superannuation. Other benefits include:
- Membership to the Local Government Professionals WA
- Membership to an institute or association relevant to the job role
- Flexible work arrangements including working from home and flexible hours
- Generous super co-contribution scheme
- Provision of a mobile phone or taxable mobile allowance
- Laptop
- Annual salary reviews
- Five weeks annual leave
- On site free parking
- Novated vehicle lease options
- Corporate Health Membership discounts
- Access to training, seminars and conferences
For more information, please contact People Services on (08) 9257 9911.
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