Human Resource Officer

**This is a permanent, full-time vacancy.**

**About the role**

Join a team that is supportive, passionate and diverse. The team lives their values of inclusion and encourages you to bring your true and best self to work every day.

Key responsibilities of this role include:

- Conduct end-to-end recruitment and management of youth-focused entry-level programs such as the Department’s Graduate Program and School-based Traineeship.
- Provide guidance and support to leaders on entry-level programs and diversity and inclusion matters.
- Coordinate, develop, implement and facilitate professional development for programs and awareness-building sessions for diversity and inclusion events.
- Support the development and growth of employee networks and working groups that support diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- Represent at diversity and inclusion events and forums, building and establishing diversity and inclusion networks.

**Eligibility**

All employees are required to undergo employment screening, which includes a National Criminal History Check and other checks that may be relevant to the position requirements.

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 duration of the contract.

**About us**

When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.

Our offices are conveniently located within the Perth CBD close to cafes and the shopping precinct. Public transport is close by for an easy commute. As a team member, you will enjoy:

- Access to flexible working arrangements, including working from home
- 4 weeks of annual leave
- 3 days additional public sector holidays
- 15 days personal leave per annum
- 10.5% superannuation, full employer contribution

**About you**
- Ability to manage recruitment and programming of employment programs for diverse groups demonstrating project and talent management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to advise and influence leaders and employees on a wide range of projects including employment programs and diversity and inclusion matters.
- Ability to project manage and meet deadlines to ensure the success of programs and projects.
- Knowledge and understanding of contemporary Australian Diversity and Inclusion practice.
- Knowledge of HR principles and practices relating to recruitment, employee performance, engagement, and retention.
- Tertiary and/or postgraduate qualification in Business, Human Resources Management or Psychology is desirable, but not essential.

**Equity and Diversity**

The Department of Justice is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal Australians, people with disability, youth, and other diversity groups. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and the workplace.

As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the _Equal Opportunity Act 1984_ applies to this position. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $93,177.00 - $102,124.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday