Description:
The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is committed to promoting biodiversity and conservation to enrich people’s lives, through sustainable management of Western Australia’s species, ecosystems, lands and the attractions in the department’s care.
We have 2 x Level 6 Permanent, Full-time positions based in Kensington
APPLICATIONS FOR THESE POSITIONS CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON FRIDAY, 24 MAY 2024
Job Description
This is an exciting time to join our People and Culture Branch embracing the agile mindset and HR practices to incrementally deliver value to our clients. Currently, we have two vacant team leader positions available for immediate filling.
The Senior HR Systems Consultant is responsible for the technical facilitation and delivery of Human Resource System projects including payroll and learning management systems, in line with business requirements, process improvement and change initiatives to support the DBCA to achieve relevant, efficient and effective management of key business objectives.
The Senior HR Reporting and Analysis Consultant works closely with management and key stakeholders to develop and implement innovative strategies to extract, deliver and analyse organisational data and information. Provides advice and analysis to guide departmental policy and decision-making, including forecasting trends and issues in the context of the agency and government policy.
DBCA has adopted Leadership Expectations which provides a common understanding of the mindsets and expected behaviours required of all our employees and the public sector. The DBCA leadership context for these roles is Leading Others. It is essential that you demonstrate the expected behaviours in the context of the role.
- You understand how your work and that of your team contribute to achieving agency outcomes and fit in the sector.
- You think critically and strategically to solve problems and enhance effectiveness across your team or work area.
- You adapt your approach to changes in the work environment that affect or may impact the ability of your team or work group to deliver outcomes.
Selection Criteria
Senior HR Systems Consultant
- Demonstrated experience across the payroll management function and HR systems both within a multifaceted agency, and to external agencies on a purchaser/provider basis.
- Knowledge of and ability to interpret and advise on the payroll aspects of relevant legislation, awards, superannuation, taxation and salary packaging.
- Demonstrated detailed knowledge and experience in the use and administration of a Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS) and Employee Self-Service Application.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Senior HR Reporting and Analysis Consultant
- Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership in data management, including data extraction, manipulation, reporting and modelling.
- Demonstrated current experience in the management of data methodologies and techniques and the ability to use these to identify data patterns and trends, including the ability to understand new Business Intelligence (BI) technologies and implement a quality reporting solution in an organisation.
- Experience working with contemporary coding languages such as Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) and Structured Query Language (SQL), technologies and development methodologies to create scalable and production ready data model solutions.
- Demonstrated experience in directing, guiding, mentoring and coaching staff.
Note: The successful applicants will be required to possess or obtain a current (issue date not older than 6 months) and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.
For the full role description, detailed responsibilities and a full list of selection criteria, please refer to the attached Job Descriptions below. The documents attached to this advertisement are available in alternative formats upon request.
Eligibility: To be eligible for permanent appointment, it is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status.
For Further Job-Related Information: Please contact Mr Bradley Colton, Manager Workforce Services, on (08) 9219 9367 , or for further information about the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions please visit https://www.dbca.wa.gov.au/.
Application Instructions:
To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:
- A covering letter (in no more than 2 pages) that demonstrates you have the skills and experience we are looking for (as outlined above).
- A current resume.
To ensure that you submit the required and appropriate information in your application, please read the attached Job Application Kit carefully. All documents attached with your application must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. To avoid last minute congestion of the system, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time.
No late or proforma applications will be accepted.
Interviews
Interviews for these positions will be conducted on Tuesday, 4 June 2024 and Wednesday, 5 June 2024. Due to the tight schedule for this recruitment process, applicants must be available for interview on one of these dates.
A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary in order to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.
Substantive Equality Statement
The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. The Department also promotes flexible working arrangements.
Applicants with a disability who require adjustments in the recruitment process can contact the Senior Recruitment Officer on (08) 9219 9879 or recruitment@dbca.wa.gov.au. Do not send job applications to this email; they will not be accepted.
Similar appointments may be made from this process in locations throughout Western Australia within a 12-month period to positions that may be permanent or contract, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.