Recruitment Operations Coordinator

Job Description

Division: Staff Recruitment and Employment Services Salary: Level 6, $115,824 - $127,647 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2024) Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time The Recruitment team is seeking to establish a pool of Recruitment Operations Coordinators for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise over the next 12 months, up to the end of February 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period. The Staff Recruitment and Employment Services (SRES) Directorate administers and supports the Department’s workforce needs for schools and central and regional services. The SRES Directorate comprises Recruitment, Workforce Supply, Mobility and Reform, International Recruitment, School Staffing Support and Housing and Transport teams. As part of SRES, the Recruitment team is a large team of over 60 staff split across seven client-focused portfolios. The team supports over 800 worksites with the recruitment and appointment of quality staff and manages over 20,000 staff movements in any year. We partner with school principals and line managers, supporting them to recruit the most suitable staff for their worksites. We are committed to delivering best practice, client-focused, and compliant recruitment and appointment advice and support to achieve successful outcomes. The Role We are seeking interest from highly skilled Recruitment Operations Coordinators (ROCs) to join our team. As a ROC, you will lead and guide one of our teams of dedicated Recruitment Officers to deliver exceptional, efficient, and client-focused recruitment, selection, and appointment services, ensuring compliance with public sector standards, legislation, and government requirements. As an experienced leader, you will support and coach the team to achieve the Department’s goals and to build their skills and knowledge. With highly demonstrated knowledge and experience of recruitment and selection principles, and a strong client focus, you will offer expert guidance, advice, and support to clients and senior management on best practice recruitment processes. High-level written and verbal communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills are required to establish strong relationships with stakeholders, including school representatives, senior executives, and regional directors, and to manage and negotiate difficult situations to an acceptable outcome. You will collaborate with colleagues as part of the leadership group to ensure consistent service delivery across the team as a whole, and maintain our client-focused team culture. We are continuously looking to improve how we do things. You will bring your improvement ideas to the table and implement and evaluate strategies to enhance recruitment programs, identify gaps, and offer feedback to improve practices. We work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. No two days are the same. As an experienced leader with proven ability to engage and lead teams through change, you will support and embrace continuous improvement, and lead the team to meet deadlines, achieve key performance indicators and shift priorities through continuous change. Professional Benefits We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include: 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025. Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work-life balance including; working from home or remote, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements. Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave. Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance. Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments). Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance. Want to know more? Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF). We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disabilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. Consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit. More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF). Application Instructions Apply online in two easy steps: Step 1: Select Apply for Job Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work-related referees, preferably one being your current line manager. Your application should include: A CV of up to 5 pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position. A 2-page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF, in the context of this position: Demonstrated high-level knowledge and experience of recruitment and selection principles, practices and processes. Demonstrated extensive skills and experience in managing, facilitating and working in a team environment, including the proven ability to engage and lead teams through continuous change. Demonstrated high-level written and verbal communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills including the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders and clients. The remaining criteria will be assessed at further assessment stage for shortlisted applicants. It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job. Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted. For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance. Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE952658 The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process. Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 20 February 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr