About the Department: The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle. About the Role: We're seeking a Senior Human Resources Consultant to provide expert, timely advice on a wide range of workforce matters across central and regional offices. Working closely with the HR Operations team, School Supervisors and Principals, you'll play a key role in interpreting and implementing policy and undertaking workforce planning. Responsibilities include: Undertake organisational development assignments and projects to deliver high quality human resource solutions and customer outcomes. Develop creative solutions to assist schools with workforce plans, structures and processes that support their core business and meet the changing needs of the department. Contribute to change and relational management processes as a member of the HR Business Partnering team. Establish effective working relationships with clients through the provision of best practice human resource management and consultancy services to meet strategic, business and operational objectives. Contribute to the development and implementation of new or revised human resource management policies, processes and systems, and continuously review corporate services and functions. Contribute to the effective use of staffing resources including recruitment and selection, appointment, transfer and deployment of staff, employee induction and probation. Support staff management through the effective implementation of performance management and grievance and conflict resolution processes. Provide advice on workplace health and safety, organisational health monitoring, rehabilitation and return to work programs, and employee assistance referrals as appropriate. Interested? To Apply: Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history); Attach a 1-page written statement in response to the attached role description. We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services. Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
