Senior Human Resources Consultant

Agency : Housing and Works, Department of – Osborne Park WA Level 6, $120,457 - $132,753 pa, PSCSAA 2024 Come join the team at the new Department of Housing and Works. The Department of Housing and Works delivers and maintains essential social housing and critical infrastructure across Western Australia—including schools, hospitals and police facilities. We manage tenancy services, support housing provision in remote Aboriginal communities, and oversee government employee accommodation. Through office accommodation solutions, State Fleet management, procurement, planning and asset policy, we empower other government agencies to deliver their best. To better represent the diverse community we serve, this vacancy is reserved for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability . Therefore, Sections 51 and 66R of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 apply to this recruitment processand only applications from these diversity groups will be considered . We are committed to ensuring our hiring processes are inclusive. If you are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person, a young person or a person with a disability seeking support with your application, please reach out toby calling . If you are a person living with disability and require adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Kristie Kent on ***or via email at ************@dohw.wa.gov.au. You can also reach us through the National Relay Service. Benefits flexible work options, including working from home up to 2 days per week professional development, training, and on-the-job learning to advance your career generous leave entitlements, which include 4 weeks annual leave, 3 public service holidays each year, accrued long service leave every 7 years and an option to purchase additional leave each year. Access to cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people modern workspaces, where you choose your workspace that assists you to do your best work access to activity-based work hubs in the CBD, Fremantle and Joondalup for ad hoc flexible work corporate discounts with selected health insurance providers and access to wellness programs opportunity to support our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), Disability Access and Inclusion Plan, Indigenous Network, Gender Equity Champions Group, and Youth Working Group. About the Role The Senior Human Resources Consultant (Diversity Lead) supports the Manager Workforce Services in developing and implementing values‑based Human Resources (HR) practices to deliver contemporary HR services to the business. The position takes a lead role in driving diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the Workforce Services team by building and maintaining business partnerships (across the Department, the public sector, and with relevant service providers), working creatively within public sector frameworks to improve DEI outcomes at the Department of Housing and Works (DHW) that reinforce our values and culture, and leveraging opportunities to build the DEI capability of the Workforce Services team. This role isn’t just about compliance and processes; it’s about shaping a workplace where fairness, respect, and collaboration aren’t just words on a poster—they’re lived values every day. And the best part: this isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to contribute to an organisation that makes a real difference in the community. Every project, every conversation, every initiative contributes to something bigger: improving lives and shaping a more inclusive future for Western Australians. If you’re ready to lead with empathy, think boldly, and deliver impact, this role is calling your name. About You We’re looking for someone with broad HR expertise who thrives in a dynamic environment. You’ll have a strong foundation in employee relations case management, with the confidence to navigate complex situations while keeping people at the heart of every decision. Your ability to think strategically and deliver practical solutions will set you apart, as will your commitment to fostering a positive, values‑driven workplace culture. Just as important, we want someone who is passionate about championing diversity, equity, and inclusion. You’ll be a natural advocate who can turn big ideas into measurable actions, building partnerships and driving initiatives that make a real difference. If you’re motivated by creating opportunities, breaking down barriers, and shaping a workplace where everyone feels valued, this is the role for you. The position operates in Personal Leadership context. This means that you are required to demonstrate personal accountability for delivering excellence and support your team and agency in delivering strategic goals. You will be expected to build and nurture relationships and be willing to seek feedback and learn. How to Apply If you have what it takes to be part of our dynamic and forward‑thinking team, submit the following in MS Word or PDF format only: A comprehensive CV that shows your skills, experiences and key achievements, including the contact details of two referees (with one being your current or most recent supervisor). A one (1) page statement highlighting how your lived experience with diversity, equity and inclusion equips you to bring unique perspectives, insights and approaches that will strengthen this role and our team. Please ensure you apply before the closing deadline as we won’t accept late and incomplete applications. Further Job-Related Information Please contact Kristie Kent on ***for further information about the position (not to be contacted for Applicant Information Packs or assistance with lodging your application). Interviews will be held in the week commencing 5 January 2026. To assist you in preparing your application, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack, Job Description Form, and Leadership Behaviours. Additionally, the WA Jobs and Workforce Hub provides information on working in Western Australia. This includes guidance on applying for government sector jobs, industry insights, application tips, relocation resources, training opportunities, and apprenticeships. If you are unable to view or download these documents, please contact us by calling ***(select option 1) or email ***********@dohw.wa.gov.au, quoting the reference number VCID03292 for support. Currently there is one (1) permanent full‑time or part‑time position available for filling. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to appoint to this advertised vacancy, it may also be used to appoint to similar positions that may arise in the Agency within the next twelve (12) months on a full‑time, part‑time, permanent or fixed‑term basis with the possibility of further extension(s) and/or permanency. #J-18808-Ljbffr