▷ Urgent: Chief People Officer

Salary: Level 8 $157,900, to $171,005 p.a. PSCA 2024

The Office of the Ombudsman WA acknowledges the Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the lands and waterways throughout Western Australia, and we pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

Are you ready to lead transformation, champion diversity, and drive strategic impact at the highest level? Then join the Office of the Ombudsman WA as our Chief People Officer and help build an inclusive, high-performing workplace that makes a real difference for all Western Australians.

This opportunity will be a permanent appointment.

About the Western Australian Ombudsman

The Parliamentary Commissioner for Administrative Investigations – more commonly known as the Ombudsman:

Protects People’s Rights

We give people a way to ensure they are heard when they feel they’ve been treated unfairly.

Improves Services and Build Trust in Government

We can investigate how services are delivered and bring weaknesses to the attention of decision‑makers. In doing so, we improve service delivery for all Western Australians.

Prevents Harm

Through death reviews, investigations and oversight of how organisations respond to allegations of child‑related harm, we identify opportunities to prevent deaths and strengthen the safety net around children.

Supports Vulnerable Communities

We can focus on people who are often overlooked or disadvantaged, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are considered.

The Ombudsman also undertakes the role of the Energy and Water Ombudsman and is the Charitable Trusts Commissioner.

Staff of the Ombudsman’s Office

The staff of the Ombudsman’s office are its key resource. The office supports professional development through education and training and flexible work arrangements may be negotiated.

Equity and Diversity

The Ombudsman’s office provides services to a diverse range of people within the Western Australian community and is committed to creating an equitable and diverse workforce. We encourage people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and women and young people to apply. The office of the Ombudsman may prioritise recruitment decisions based on the Equal Opportunity Act Western Australia 1984 (EOA 1984).

The Ombudsman’s office is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position under Section 51 of the EOA 1984 as a measure to achieve equality and increase workforce representation of Aboriginal people.

The position is covered by the Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024 and is located in the CBD, Perth Western Australia.

This Position

The Chief People Officer is responsible for:

- Serving as a strategic advisor to the Ombudsman and Executive Leadership Group, applying an enterprise perspective to ensure people and culture priorities directly enable organisational performance and long‑term direction.

- Acting as the steward of workplace culture, employee engagement, diversity and organisational values.

- Providing strategic oversight of talent, workforce planning, and leadership capability to ensure organisational sustainability.

- Positioning the organisation as an employer of choice by driving initiatives that enhance employee experience, inclusion, and wellbeing.

All key duties and selection criteria are provided in the attached Job Description Form.

About the position

Sharon Basini, Executive Director Corporate Development on (08) 9220 7553

Submitting your application

Linda Keys, A/Senior Human Resources Consultant on (08) 9220 7467

How to Apply

Prospective applicants must obtain a Job Application Package and Job Description Form which provides details about the duties of the position and the selection criteria. These are attached above.

Click on the‘Apply for Job’button at the top or bottom of this advertisement to lodge your application. You are required to attach the following:

- A covering letter (no more than a single page) outlining your skills, experience and suitability for the position; and

- A comprehensive curriculum vitae that details your duties and achievements from current and previous roles and shows that you have the skills, knowledge and experience to do the job. This should include names and contact details of two referees.

You do not need to submit a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

If you experience any difficulties submitting your application online, or downloading the attached documents, please contact Linda Keys, A/Senior Human Resource Consultant on (08) 9220 7467.

Security Clearance

A current, satisfactory National Police Certificate will be required prior to commencing employment.

Other Information

To achieve a broad field of applicants, we may conduct an executive search and may use this process to continue to recruit applicants after the closing date.

This recruitment process may be used to fill similar temporary or permanent positions over the next 12 months.

Closing Date: Applications must be received by Wednesday 5 November 2025, 1:00pm (WST).

The National Indigenous Times acknowledges and pays respect to past and present Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation. We recognise Aboriginal Community's continuing connection to their lands, waters and stories and acknowledge that sovereignty has never been ceded.

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