Senior Human Resources Business Partner (MPR02256 and GRS26004) Are you looking for an opportunity to use your high-level human resources partnering skills? We have two permanent opportunities available within our People Consulting, Health and Safety Branch. Would you like to work in a genuinely exciting, flexible and friendly work environment? We offer a range of benefits, including flexible working hours and working at home, to help support you and get the best results possible for our community. We value diversity and appreciate every individual’s perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success. Whether it is enabling good governance to local communities, regulating racing, gaming and liquor activities, resolving consumer and trade disputes, monitoring compliance, protecting workers’ health and safety, or rolling out new technology to provide better customer service, LGIRS is committed to delivering for the benefit of WA and future generations. The role Our People and Culture Directorate leads the development and delivery of people-related services and initiatives, driving enhancements to organisational culture and employee wellbeing. Working in partnership with leaders and business areas, as a Senior Human Resources Business Partner, you will support the delivery of high-quality, strategic people and culture solutions that build organisational capability and enable performance. Providing expert advice and support across workforce planning, culture, leadership capability, performance and organisational change, you will support leaders to anticipate workforce risks, strengthen culture, and build sustainable capability aligned to departmental objectives. You will also build and sustain trusted and strategic relationships, collaborate across people and culture teams, and maintain contemporary knowledge of people and culture trends, innovation, workforce data insights and legislative changes. Please note that this role has a low to medium risk of exposure to information that is sensitive, confronting, and potentially disturbing in nature. This may include interacting with affected, distressed, and/or aggressive people and experiencing vicarious or secondary trauma due to repeated exposure to other people's trauma. Consideration of this, along with individual coping strategies (to supplement support strategies provided by the department), is required. In this role, you will join a supportive, knowledgeable and hard-working team. Please refer to the Job Description Form (JDF) attached for further information regarding the position, including any specific requirements, leadership capabilities and pre-employment checks which will be assessed as part of the selection process. While this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other similar vacancies (permanent, fixed-term, full-time or part-time) within the department for the next 12 months, from the date that the recruitment breach period has been finalised. Eligibility To be eligible for a permanent appointment , applicants must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia at the time of application. Applicants with a valid visa to work and live in Australia for a specific duration may be assessed and considered suitable for similar fixed term vacancies that arise. To work for LGIRS, you must consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a clearance before you start. If deemed suitable, LGIRS will coordinate and pay for your NCCHC as part of your pre-employment checks. More information about eligibility requirements can be found on the Job Description Form. Further information Please contact Rebecca Weston, Director People and Culture on ( or via or visit our website. You can also keep up to date on LGIRS achievements and activities by following us on LinkedIn. How to apply We ask for you to provide: A detailed resume outlining your key achievements, work history, education and professional development and covering letter of no more than two (2) pages, addressing the following role specific requirements and leadership behaviours: Demonstrated experience in providing high level human resources partnering on a broad range of human resource management matters within a multidisciplinary organisation. Areas of expertise should focus on workforce planning, performance, complex case and change management. Developed knowledge and application of contemporary human resources practices, trends and relevant legislation. Lead Collectively - You seek to build and maintain effective working relationships with others, and are mindful of the partnerships that support your efforts to deliver value for your team and work area. Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experience in relation to the remaining role specific requirements and leadership behaviours assessed in further stages of the recruitment process. The complete list of role specific requirements and expected leadership behaviours can be found in the attached Job Description Form. In the attached Applicant Information Pack , we offer further information on how to apply, and the range of incentives offered to employees who work with LGIRS. If you have any questions about employment conditions or the application process, or require any technical support when submitting your application online, please contact Matthew Ball, Senior Recruitment Officer on ( or email . To submit your application, click on the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this page. You will be asked to complete several questions, before attaching your resume and covering letter This role is identified as having a higher likelihood of exposure to potentially traumatic events. This is any distressing experience or situation in which an individual’s physical or psychological wellbeing may be threatened. This could involve interacting with affected, distressed and/or aggressive people. The department has specific Potentially Traumatic Event Response Support processes and training available for this role. If you have any questions or would like further clarification about the nature of this position and the supports available, please contact Natasha Del Borrello, Manager People and Culture Business Partnerships on (. Supporting diversity and inclusion The department is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive workplace. That’s why championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our department. Our department is an equal opportunity employer, supported by the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA), preference may be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people of diverse sexualities and youth. We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for by Diversity Council Australia. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here. We use the National Relay Service (NRS) to ensure we are accessible to people who are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment. NRS can help you connect with us on: TTY/voice calls – Speak & Listen – SMS relay – If you have any access needs that may require adjustment to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, including alternate methods of communication, or to request a document in an alternative format please contact us at . CLOSING DATE: 4.00 pm on Thursday, 26 March 2026 (WST) Please ensure you allow yourself sufficient time to lodge your application online as late applications will not be accepted . It is your responsibility to ensure your application is submitted on time. We look forward to receiving your application and considering you for this exciting opportunity to join our team. Attachments - Applicant Information Pack.pdf - Job Description Form - GRS26004.pdf - Job Description Form - MPR02256.pdf You can view and print these PDF attachments by downloading Adobe Reader.
