Salary: Level 4-5, $92,098 - $110,517 pa, Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024Closing Date: 2025-06-10 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)Corporate ServicesBranch:HR Operations and Employee ServicesFixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part TimeThe Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) lead the sustainable development of Western Australia's regions and agriculture, aquaculture, food and fisheries sectors. In everything we do, we take an approach to protect, grow and innovate WA's economy, community and environment.Our core values here at DPIRD include working together, acting with integrity, embracing curiosity, responding with purpose and aspiring for a better future.The OpportunityWhat if I told you we were putting together a team!DPIRD is putting together a brand-new HR Operations team - and we're recruiting talented HR generalists to join us in being part of a dynasty. This is your chance to join at ground level, help set the culture, and shape the way we deliver smart, people-focused HR support across the department.There are currently two permanent, level 4 HR Operations Advisor and one permanent,level 5 HR Operations Consultant positions available for immediate filling.The teams first point of contact, you will be answering general HR queries and guiding staff through HR processes, supporting HR establishment data integrity and Systems, while providing accurate and friendly advice. This will be your opportunity to build quality relationships with our employees and complete a variety of operational HR work.You will be playing a leadership role in shaping how the team operates, taking on the more complex HR queries and being the contact point across teams. This role will require you to monitor trends and make change to our internal processes to deliver smarter and smoother services.About YouWe're looking for people who:Bring experience in HR generalist roles (public sector experience is a bonus, but not essential)Communicate clearly, listen actively, and work well under pressureAre curious, adaptable, and happy to jump in wherever neededLove being part of a team that works hard, shares knowledge, celebrates the wins and has fun!For further information and special requirements for this role please see attached Job Description Form (JDF).Why Join Us?We want to build a championship team. Creating a high-performing team takes time, strategy, and the right people. That's where you come in.Here's what's in it for you:A chance to contribute to shaping a new team, from the ground upFlexibility and balance so you can bring your best self to work, including up to 2 days work from home per week for full time employeesSupport to develop your skills and take your career to the next levelWork that matters, in a department that supports WA's regions, industries and communitiesEquity and DiversityAt DPIRD we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and are an equal opportunity employer. We value and strongly encourage people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, women and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply for positions within our agency.How to ApplyIn order to be successful in these roles, please demonstrate the following:Generalist operational HR experience (including onboarding, payroll, position establishment, and recruitment)Experience building quality relationships with stakeholders with a high level of customer serviceYour attention to detail and accuracy when you are completing your workProblem solving, including examples of taking on a problem and seeing it through to completionYour alignment to DPIRDS values (listed above)If you are interested in applying for the HR Operations Consultant, level 5 position, please ensure that you also demonstrate your experience in leadership, including mentoring those in your team.When submitting your application, please click the 'Apply' button and attach the following to your application:A brief cover letter (up to 2 pages) that tells us about your relevant experience and interest in the role/s.A current resume outlining your qualifications and career highlights.Let us know if you're applying for the HR Operations Advisor level 4 position, the HR Operations Consultant level 5 position, or both roles.It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information.Need further information?For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Ben Hastings, Team Leader HR Operations,on during office hours.If you experience technical difficulties applying online, please contact the RAMS Helpdesk on in first instance. For further information about the recruitment process please contact our Employment team on .Employment Conditions and Additional InformationDPIRD is an Emergency Management Agency and all employees may be required to work or travel during, or outside of, normal business hours to assist with incidents and emergencies.Am I eligible to apply?To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term or a casual appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period as part of your application.You will be required to provide a current National Police Certificate (police clearance) before commencing employment. If not currently held, this must be acquired prior to appointment at applicant's expense.This pool will be valid for a period of twelve (12) months following finalisation of the process and may be used to fill other same/similar permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies with the possibility of extension or permanency at locations listed in this advert. Please note, being appointed to the pool does not guarantee you a placement to a position.The recruitment process may include online written assessments, psychometric, cognitive or other testing, job-related tasks, video or live stream interviews, documentation and reference checks or other assessment methodologies as required. We reserve the right to supplement the field of applicants via an executive search if required.Pleaseensure you have plenty of time to submit your applicationto allow for unanticipated problems, aslate and proforma applications will not be accepted. (Please note: Online lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted)