Recruitment & Onboarding Officer

About the role

Our assessment centre and high-volume training in-take programmes have grown legs and significantly expanded over the last two years.

We're seeking a Recruitment & Onboarding Officer to join our team and support our mission of identifying the next generation of public sector talent utilising leading multi-method assessment centre methodologies.

In this role, you will be the mainstay of our high-volume recruitment for the Public Transport Authority's graduate and Registered Training Organisation (RTO) in-take programs. You'll assist with the end-to-end applicant journey, from posting job ads and coordinating aptitude testing, to supporting assessment centre logistics and processing applicant onboarding.

Your key duties will include:

• Recruitment Administration: You will handle the scheduling of recruitment processes, coordinate assessment centre logistics, and maintain recruitment databases.
• Applicant Pool Management: You'll be the main point of contact for our applicants, ensuring they have a smooth and positive experience from initial application all the way through to training commencement.
• Onboarding Coordination: You will coordinate training in-take allocations, process pre-employment screening and vetting checks, and produce employment offer documentation.

About You

You're a proactive, solutions oriented, highly detail-oriented professional with a passion for connecting people with great opportunities. We're looking for someone with:

• Proven experience in recruitment, HR administrative or mobilisation roles in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Exposure in supporting assessment centres would be an advantage, although not essential.
• Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage high volume data with accuracy, multiple tasks and strict deadlines simultaneously.
• Proactive problem-solving initiatives, you'll identify potential issues before they arise and have clear solutions in place to keep recruitment efforts on track.
• Well-developed communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build relationships, and work collaboratively.
• Exposure to Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruitment software.

Why Join Us?

This isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to develop further in a skilled discipline of best practice talent acquisition whilst making a real impact on other people's career progression. You'll be helping us build a skilled and diverse public service workforce that serves our community. We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and great work-life balance.

About Us

The Public Transport Authority's (PTA) vision is to be recognised as a leader in providing world-class public transport services and solutions. Our purpose is to provide safe, customer-focused, integrated, and efficient transport services that align with our core values.

At the PTA, we hold five core values dear: safety, respect, recognition, integrity, and sustainability. These values guide everything we do, ensuring a workplace where safety is paramount, respect is fundamental, achievements are celebrated, integrity is unwavering, and sustainability is integral to our mission.

As a fast-growing economy, Western Australia's public transport system, under the PTA, is recognised as the best in Australia and one of the most efficient, clean, and safe networks globally. Rail transport plays a vital role in our continued success and growth, exemplified by our numerous projects such as METRONET, designed to meet the public's needs and expectations. Moving millions of people requires the skill and commitment of a talented workforce, and at the PTA, we are dedicated to delivering on our vision and purpose while upholding our values every step of the way.

You can expect.

• Opportunities to grow through personal development and career pathways.
• Health and Wellbeing programs including access to a free 24/7 onsite Gym.
• Subsidised Corporate Apparel and Spectacles
• Supportive Team Environment
• Opportunity to join our Social Club offering savings and benefits all year round.

There is currently one full-time opportunity available for an immediate start, we are open to considering part-time hours for the right applicant.

This is a pool recruitment process where suitable applicants will be placed in a pool for 12 months. Applicants assessed as suitable through this process may be used to fill similar vacancies on a permanent basis that may arise within the next 12 months.

To be eligible to work at the PTA you must be either an Australian Citizen or Australian Permanent Resident or hold a valid work visa with permanent working rights.

The PTA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Further Information

Please refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for full details about the position, including any specific requirements relevant to appointment.

Please contact Lydia D'Arcy-Adams, Senior Recruitment Officer on for specific information about the role.

For more information about the PTA, please visit 

How to Apply

Applicants are requested to provide the following:

1. A comprehensive CV with two work related referees.
2. A cover letter (max. two pages) that outlines your relevant or transferable experience to the role of Recruitment & Onboarding Officer and provide an example of how you have proactively solved a problem to keep processes on track.
3. Applicants seeking part-time hours must specify their preferred working days and hours (Monday to Friday) within their cover letter.

Applicants are requested to apply online using the 'Apply for Job' button at the top/bottom of the screen.  Please note the closing date and time, as no emailed, late, or pro forma applications will be accepted.

Please note you will be required to complete the PTA Integrity and Qualification Consent Form and an Australian National Police Clearance should you become the recommended applicant through the recruitment process. Adverse outcomes of Integrity reviews and NPC's will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from the selection process. All PTA positions are subject to ongoing integrity screening. Suitable applicants will also need to undertake a Drug and Alcohol Screen prior to commencement.