Department of Justice
Human Resources Coordinator
Department of JusticeAustralia2 days ago
Full-timeHuman Resources
Corrective Services

Salary: Level 4, $95,782 - $100,526 p.a. plus 12% Super PSCSAA 2024

Position number: Pool Ref 232176

Work type: Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Hakea Prison

Closing date: 2026-01-12 4:30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)

Attachments: - Applicant Information Pack.pdf

  • Job Description Form - HR Coordinator.pdf

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This recruitment pool will run for a period of twelve (12) months and may be used to fill ongoing fixed term contracts and permanent opportunities.

Currently, there are two (2) fixed term contracts available for immediate filling with the possibility of extension and/or permanency in the future.

About Justice

When you join the Department of Justice , you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.

About The Role

The Human Resources Coordinator is responsible for the provision of quality human resource services, delivers operational Human Resources, employment, Worker’s Compensation processes and rostering to Hakea Prison. This role also incorporates an advisory service in relation to human and financial resource policies, procedures, award interpretation, industrial issues and other complex matters.

As part of the Hakea Prison team, the successful applicant will be expected to:

  • Work to improve communication and model integrity and respect in all interactions.
  • Operate within the Department's Corporate Governance Framework, policies and procedures and ensure effective transparency and accountability of all Department activity.
  • Operate within the chain of command to coordinate activities required to meet the Department’s strategic objectives.
  • Work collaboratively to achieve common goals and best practice and facilitate business improvements as appropriate.
  • Facilitate cultural and management reforms within the Department through leadership and engagement.
  • Represent the Department’s interest on committees and working groups as required.

Eligibility

Permanent positions – To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.

Benefits And Opportunities

  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Career pathway opportunities
  • Learning and development opportunity programs
  • Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families.
  • Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.

Application process

How To Apply

Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.

We Require You To Submit

  • A comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
  • A statement no more than two (2) pages, addressing the following Job-Related Requirements and Role Specific Criteria. Please provide examples to support your claims.
  • Working knowledge of the state industrial relations system including the practical application of awards and agreements
  • Communicates and Influences Effectively
  • Contact details of two work related referees.

All remaining Job-Related Requirements and Role Specific Criteria will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.

Pool Recruitment

This pool will be open for a period of 12 months from the day after the breach of standard claim period closes. Permanent and fixed term, full time appointments may be offered as vacancies arise; however, an appointment is not guaranteed.

The Department of Justice uses recruitment pools to build a bank of talent for future opportunities. Applicants found suitable in this pool, may be considered for subsequent, similar vacancies, with the Department of Justice for the duration of the pool.

For further job-related information

If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Tobi-Anne Freemantle, Human Resources Manager on (08) 9366 6370 for a confidential discussion.

Equity and Diversity

The Department of Justice is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, women, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and other diversity groups.

Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on [email protected] or call (08) 9264 1700 for culturally appropriate application advice.

Submitting your application

Applicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this advertisement.

Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.

If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk [email protected] on 1300 733 056 for assistance.

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The Department of Justice has introduced a smoke-free policy, which has been fully implemented across all women’s prisons and the Corrective Services Academy, with all other prison sites to follow over the next 12-18 months.