Job Description
Senior HR Project Officer & Principal HR Project Officer
Division: People and Culture
Position No: Various
Salary: Level 5, $105,167 - $114,938 / Level 6, $120,457 - $132,753 pa pro rata + Super - PSCSAA 2024
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time
Location: Fremantle
Closing Date: 2026-03-09 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, community initiatives and regional services reform.
We are transforming how Communities attracts talent and we need sharp, energetic project minds to help lead the change.
Your Role. Your Impact.
A major, public sector wide reform is underway to bring efficiency and stability to the way we do recruitment. At Communities’ we’re the team turning this reform into reality.
As part of a collaborative project team, you will contribute to a large scale transformation program that is shifting us towards streamlined processes, smarter use of talent pools, reduced administration load, and a better experience for candidates and hiring managers.
You’ll play a key role in implementing legislative changes, procurement and roll out of a new recruitment system, and helping the organisation shift from traditional recruitment to a contemporary talent acquisition model.
You’ll get hands-on with the work that makes change real: project planning, governance, stakeholder engagement, discovery and analysis, process and system updates, and workforce readiness. You’ll help to shape new tools, templates, guidelines and workflows, and play a central role in user testing and implementation.
This role is about making meaningful change land. You’ll help leaders understand the shift, support teams to build new capability, and ensure recruitment and business strategy are aligned. Your work will directly enable our move to a contemporary Talent Acquisition operating model that is practical, impactful and built for the future.
About the Roles:
Principal HR Project Officer (Level 6):
You’ll lead work packages and provide senior guidance to ensure that reform objectives align with business needs and organisational strategy. You’ll help leaders and teams understand the shift and embed a more strategic approach to attracting talent.
Senior HR Project Officer (Level 5):
You’ll coordinate project activities, work closely with stakeholders, support analysis and documentation, and contribute to process redesign, testing and implementation. You’ll be hands-on in shaping practical improvements that make recruitment simple, faster and more user-friendly.
These roles offer the chance to work on meaningful recruitment reform, build strong relationships across Communities, and contribute to better service delivery and organisational capability. If you enjoy solving problems, turning ideas into practical outcomes, and thrive in an environment where progress is real and visible, we would love to hear from you!
The following positions are available for immediate filling with the possibility of extension and/or permanency for the following durations:
One (1) Senior HR Project Officer for 6 months
One (1) Senior HR Project Officer until end of January 2027 and;
One (1) Principal HR Project Officer for 18 months
For further information we encourage you to contact Megan Pearce, Manager HR Business Partnering on (08) 6277 3566.
How to Apply
Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above and below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only:
A current resume/CV.
Please select which position you are applying for Level 5, Level 6 or both.
Provide a two (2) page summary outlining an example where you contributed to a change or business improvement project. Explain how the skills and knowledge you used in that example will help you succeed and contribute to the recruitment reform project described in the role/s above, in context of the attached PSC HR Capability Framework. Please specifically address the following capabilities:
Credible Influence
Relationship Management
Culture and Change Management
An application form (for hard copy applications only).
Please ensure that your claims and examples align with the three requested capabilities outlined above, from within the HR Capability Framework, relating them to the role responsibilities outlined in advertisement description.
If you are applying for both the Level 5 and Level 6 position, please note you will be assessed against each Capability Level in the context of the role.
Applicants shortlisted for further assessment will be assessed on all capabilities within the relevant HR Capability Framework profile during the selection process.
Equity and Diversity
Communities welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people with diverse sexualities and genders, youth, women, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Please let us know if there are adjustments we can make to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, as well as in the workplace.
Communities is a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program. The program defines best practice standards by creating a carer friendly workplace, enabling staff to balance work and care, while continuing to contribute to the wellbeing of individuals, families and the community.
Integrity and Honesty
In line with Communities policies, applicants may be asked for consent to undergo criminal record screening and integrity checks during the application process. To read more, click here.
Need Assistance?
If you would like to discuss:
adjustments,
alternative formats,
recruitment enquiries or,
technical issues
Please contact Ashik Ahmed, HR Advisor at [email protected] and via phone 0468XXXXXX
If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.
We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers
National Relay Service:
TTY/Voice: 133 677
Speak & Listen: 1300XXXXXX
SMS Relay: 0423XXXXXX
Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.
Attachments:
Application Form
Information for Applicants
Division: People and Culture
Position No: Various
Salary: Level 5, $105,167 - $114,938 / Level 6, $120,457 - $132,753 pa pro rata + Super - PSCSAA 2024
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time
Location: Fremantle
Closing Date: 2026-03-09 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, community initiatives and regional services reform.
We are transforming how Communities attracts talent and we need sharp, energetic project minds to help lead the change.
Your Role. Your Impact.
A major, public sector wide reform is underway to bring efficiency and stability to the way we do recruitment. At Communities’ we’re the team turning this reform into reality.
As part of a collaborative project team, you will contribute to a large scale transformation program that is shifting us towards streamlined processes, smarter use of talent pools, reduced administration load, and a better experience for candidates and hiring managers.
You’ll play a key role in implementing legislative changes, procurement and roll out of a new recruitment system, and helping the organisation shift from traditional recruitment to a contemporary talent acquisition model.
You’ll get hands-on with the work that makes change real: project planning, governance, stakeholder engagement, discovery and analysis, process and system updates, and workforce readiness. You’ll help to shape new tools, templates, guidelines and workflows, and play a central role in user testing and implementation.
This role is about making meaningful change land. You’ll help leaders understand the shift, support teams to build new capability, and ensure recruitment and business strategy are aligned. Your work will directly enable our move to a contemporary Talent Acquisition operating model that is practical, impactful and built for the future.
About the Roles:
Principal HR Project Officer (Level 6):
You’ll lead work packages and provide senior guidance to ensure that reform objectives align with business needs and organisational strategy. You’ll help leaders and teams understand the shift and embed a more strategic approach to attracting talent.
Senior HR Project Officer (Level 5):
You’ll coordinate project activities, work closely with stakeholders, support analysis and documentation, and contribute to process redesign, testing and implementation. You’ll be hands-on in shaping practical improvements that make recruitment simple, faster and more user-friendly.
These roles offer the chance to work on meaningful recruitment reform, build strong relationships across Communities, and contribute to better service delivery and organisational capability. If you enjoy solving problems, turning ideas into practical outcomes, and thrive in an environment where progress is real and visible, we would love to hear from you!
The following positions are available for immediate filling with the possibility of extension and/or permanency for the following durations:
One (1) Senior HR Project Officer for 6 months
One (1) Senior HR Project Officer until end of January 2027 and;
One (1) Principal HR Project Officer for 18 months
For further information we encourage you to contact Megan Pearce, Manager HR Business Partnering on (08) 6277 3566.
How to Apply
Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above and below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only:
A current resume/CV.
Please select which position you are applying for Level 5, Level 6 or both.
Provide a two (2) page summary outlining an example where you contributed to a change or business improvement project. Explain how the skills and knowledge you used in that example will help you succeed and contribute to the recruitment reform project described in the role/s above, in context of the attached PSC HR Capability Framework. Please specifically address the following capabilities:
Credible Influence
Relationship Management
Culture and Change Management
An application form (for hard copy applications only).
Please ensure that your claims and examples align with the three requested capabilities outlined above, from within the HR Capability Framework, relating them to the role responsibilities outlined in advertisement description.
If you are applying for both the Level 5 and Level 6 position, please note you will be assessed against each Capability Level in the context of the role.
Applicants shortlisted for further assessment will be assessed on all capabilities within the relevant HR Capability Framework profile during the selection process.
Equity and Diversity
Communities welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people with diverse sexualities and genders, youth, women, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Please let us know if there are adjustments we can make to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, as well as in the workplace.
Communities is a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program. The program defines best practice standards by creating a carer friendly workplace, enabling staff to balance work and care, while continuing to contribute to the wellbeing of individuals, families and the community.
Integrity and Honesty
In line with Communities policies, applicants may be asked for consent to undergo criminal record screening and integrity checks during the application process. To read more, click here.
Need Assistance?
If you would like to discuss:
adjustments,
alternative formats,
recruitment enquiries or,
technical issues
Please contact Ashik Ahmed, HR Advisor at [email protected] and via phone 0468XXXXXX
If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.
We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers
National Relay Service:
TTY/Voice: 133 677
Speak & Listen: 1300XXXXXX
SMS Relay: 0423XXXXXX
Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.
Attachments:
Application Form
Information for Applicants
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior HR Project Officer & Principal HR Project Officer position is now open for candidates interested in the Human Resource (HR) Jobs sector. This role in Fremantle offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Human Resource (HR) Jobs is a plus.
