Human Resource Officer

Department of Education, Western Australia; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelmscott Senior High School is seeking a Human Resource Officer to provide professional HR support across the school, collaborating with staff, the Executive team and the wider school community.

The role involves advising on HR legislation, policies and procedures, workforce planning, recruitment and retention, WHS, and establishment management, with emphasis on confidentiality and practical workforce solutions for staff and students.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR advisory within education sector preferred.
• Knowledge of workforce planning and recruitment processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR support across the school and collaborate with staff and Executive team.
• Advise on HR legislation, policies and procedures.
• Support workforce planning, attraction and retention, and succession planning.
• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment activities and establishment management.
• Support WHS processes and advise staff in consultation with leadership.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Confidentiality

Recruitment coordination

HR policy knowledge

Workforce planning

WH(S) knowledge

Education

Degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027.

Kelmscott Senior High School is a school of opportunity for students. The school offers Department of Education endorsed Specialist Programs in Agriculture and Music, Gifted & Talented Secondary Selective Entrance Program and a range of Kelmscott Extension Programs (KEP) in Mathematics, Science, English and Humanities & Social Sciences. We are only one of two schools to provide Gifted & Talented online to rural areas.

Each year Kelmscott Senior High School receives students from our contributory primary schools of Clifton Hills, Grovelands, Kelmscott, Kingsley and Westfield Park Primary Schools. Students from outside of our intake area have access to the school through our Specialist Programs of Gifted & Talented Education, Music and Agriculture.

Find out more about our school by visiting Kshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

As a Human Resource Officer, you will ideally provide professional and responsive human resource support across the school, working closely with staff, the Executive team and the wider school community. The successful applicant should display strong interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, maintain confidentiality and contribute to a positive and collaborative working environment.

The role includes providing advice and support on human resource legislation, policies and procedures, as well as contributing to workforce planning, attraction and retention, succession planning and establishment management. Experience coordinating end-to-end recruitment activities, including deployment, selection and appointment processes, would be highly regarded. Knowledge of relief coordination, human resource systems and relevant departmental processes would also be advantageous.

The successful applicant will ideally bring sound judgement, attention to detail and an understanding of compliance requirements. Experience supporting Work Health and Safety (WHS) processes and providing advice to staff in consultation with the Executive team would also be valued, along with the ability to contribute to practical and effective workforce solutions that support positive outcomes for staff and students.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Marta Pitaro, Manager Corporate Services on [phone] or emailing [e-mail].

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Explore your Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1068037

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4:30pm (AWST) on Monday, 16 November 2026