Manager Workforce Strategies

Job Description

Join one of WA’s most innovative and forward-thinking agencies and be part of something rewarding and exciting. The Manager Workforce Strategies leads a team responsible for the delivery of strategic workforce projects and continuous improvement including workforce and succession planning, Equity Diversity and Belonging, culture and organisational change, aligning HR performance to the Department’s strategic objectives. As the Manager Workforce Strategies, you build and maintain productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, providing leadership and fostering an environment of trust and commitment to always delivering excellent customer service. This is a permanent full-time position. This recruitment process may be used to fill future similar roles that arise across the WA public sector in the next 12 months. Our Perth office is located in the Perth CBD in a convenient location, above the Perth Underground rail, close to the Wellington Street Bus Station and City CAT services. To be successful for this position, you need to demonstrate: Knowledge of and experience in leading the development, implementation and reporting of workforce and diversity plans, strategies and policies and improvements of HR operations through effective stakeholder engagement and aligning HR performance to the Department’s strategic objectives. Well-developed project management and change management skills. Substantial experience in managing a team, providing professional leadership, mentoring and support. The behaviours within the leadership context of Leading Leaders as outlined below. A university degree or post graduate qualification in a relevant discipline such as human resource management, organisational psychology, business management and/or public sector management is desirable. Core leadership behaviours outlined in Leadership Expectations are applicable to this role and should be demonstrated in the context of Leading Others. Leading Others context is about motivating and enabling others to deliver high quality work that contributes to the agency. The expected behaviours may be assessed during the recruitment and selection process. About us For more information on what we do, our recruitment process, and why working at the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage is an attractive proposition, please visit the Department page on the DPLH website. We have a comprehensive Applicant Information Pack to provide information about us, the values of the department and practical guidance on the process for you. Benefits of Working at DPLH DPLH offers a broad range of benefits including but not limited to: Access to flexible working arrangements including working from home or alternate work locations for enhanced work life balance. 11.5% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options. Comprehensive learning and professional development opportunities. 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading paid as additional pay every December. 3 days additional public sector holidays each year. Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff. Leave for study, bereavement, foster caring and parenting. Free access to a confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your family, which includes psychology and counselling services. How to apply: All applications are submitted online. Select ‘Apply for Job’, located at either top or bottom of the screen, and follow the instructions; you will need to provide a: Comprehensive CV that clearly shows your skills, experience, and key achievements relevant to the position, including the details of two referees. Maximum two (2) page covering letter demonstrating the skills, knowledge and experience required to perform the role as described above. A relevant university degree or post graduate qualification is desirable but not essential for this role. But if you do have a degree/qualification please submit a copy with your application. Further Information: If you would like to know more, please give Samantha Nicholson a call on (08) 6551 9174 or email to discuss the role in further detail. Please do not send your application to Samantha or seek their assistance with lodging your application. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants – For a confidential discussion about the recruitment process, please reach out to Harley Coyne or Barb Culbong from our Aboriginal Employment and Engagement team. You can contact Harley at 0427 272 913, Barb at 0408 895 002, or email us at The Department is an equal opportunity employer and as a measure to achieve equality under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people (24 years of age and under) and people with disability who meet the requirements of the position, may be prioritised for appointment. Accessibility: If you have any communication or access needs that require adjustment to allow you to participate in this recruitment process, please contact our HR Services team on (08) 6551 9419 or email We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the below numbers:TTY/voice calls – 133 677Speak and Listen – 1300 555 727 SMS relay – 0423 677 767. Special Requirements for this position: The Department will conduct a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check for applicants successful to this recruitment process. To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector it is essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract. Please ensure you have saved your documents in MS Word (.docx files only) or PDF format and have allowed plenty of time to submit your application, as late, emailed and proforma applications will not be accepted. If you experience technical issues when submitting your application, contact , or please call (08) 6551 9419 for any other queries. #J-18808-Ljbffr