HR Consultant - Talent Management
Salary:
Level 5, $105,167 - $114,937 pa PSCSAA 2024
Position No:
101709
Work Type:
Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time
Location:
Joondalup
Closing Date:
:00 PM
Join Us in Shaping Western Australia's Future
At the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation, we're not just hiring, we're building the future. As Western Australia embarks on a bold agenda to remain the strongest economy in the nation, we play a critical role in delivering on government priorities: supporting sustainable development across the state, enabling renewable energy, protecting our environment, and securing our water future.
We are an influential and future-focused organisation, working at the intersection of science, policy, and community. We're guided by good science, cultural knowledge, and a values-based culture that reflects who we are and how we go about our work.
If you're driven to make a real impact, whether it's supporting industry transformation, driving innovation in environmental regulation, enabling clean energy, or restoring waterways we invite you to bring your talent, your ideas, and your commitment to a team that's delivering for today and planning for tomorrow.
Be part of something bigger. Be part of DWER.
We care | We build trust | Better together | Open minds | We serve to make a difference
Find out more about us by visiting our website at
The Opportunity
We have a one year fixed-term opportunity with possibility of extension or permanency.
In this role, you'll thrive on building authentic connections, engaging confidently with a diverse range of people, and proudly representing our brand with integrity and respect. As a trusted ambassador, you'll identify and attract talent whose skills align with our agency's priorities and whose values reflect our own, fostering meaningful engagement from the very first conversation.
You'll work closely with senior leaders, business partners, and hiring managers to align recruitment strategies with business needs, ensuring a seamless process and delivering a positive, professional experience for every candidate.
As a Talent Management Consultant, you will develop and execute innovative talent engagement and sourcing strategies to attract high-quality candidates. You will identify and engage potential candidates using diverse methods, including LinkedIn, talent databases, networks, and talent pools. Additionally, you will plan and evaluate participation in job fairs and recruitment events to enhance our employer brand and identify top talent. Your role will involve advising hiring managers and recruitment panels on strategies, planning, and compliance requirements, while overseeing end-to-end recruitment processes, including job advertising, application screening, interview coordination, and offer management. Maintaining accurate and updated records for all recruitment processes and transactions will be essential, as will staying informed about industry trends and best practices in talent acquisition.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring demonstrated experience in talent acquisition and sourcing, not just processing hiring requests, including building and managing talent pipelines. You will have proficiency in leveraging sourcing tools, social media platforms, and industry networks for talent engagement. A strong understanding of contemporary HR management, recruitment best practices, and compliance requirements is essential. Your excellent interpersonal and communication skills will compliment your creativity at designing 'out of the box' engagement solutions and enable you to influence stakeholders, engage candidates, and build productive relationships. You will possess strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise work to meet changing demands. Additionally, you will be skilled and comfortable coaching employees and managers in the application of workplace policies and legislation.
At the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation, we are committed to fostering a modern workplace that supports flexibility, collaboration, and wellbeing.
Our flexible work arrangements include options for alternative work locations and adaptable schedules, designed to accommodate a variety of professional and personal needs.
We recognise that effective work can happen in different settings, and our approach reflects this, enabling staff to contribute meaningfully while maintaining balance and resilience.
We are committed to creating an equitable and diverse workforce that promotes an inclusive and supportive workplace environment. We value the unique diversity of experience that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women and youth bring to our workforce.
Join us and be part of a department that values innovation, inclusivity, and the evolving nature of work.
For further information about the opportunity, we encourage you to contact Alexis Sauzier on during business hours or via email .
How to apply
If you believe you have what it takes to succeed in this opportunity, please apply online by clicking the 'Apply for Job' button (above or below) and provide the following in Word or PDF format:
* A comprehensive CV that details your experience relevant to this opportunity;
* A two (2) page cover letter outlining the key responsibilities and achievements you have had during your career in context of the work related requirements detailed in the attached JDF.
* Two (2) referees (one preferred to be a current supervisor or recent manager)
Please Note:
* To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have documentary evidence of entitlement to live and work in Australia for the duration of the employment opportunity.
* DWER conducts employment screening which may include a National Criminal History check.
For technical difficulties while applying online or information about the application process, please contact us for assistance on or at – email address not to be used for submission of applications.
Access Needs
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CLOSING DATE: 4pm Tuesday, 27 January 2026 (Australian Western Standard Time)
Applications that are in progress or submitted after the closing time will not be accepted.