Manager Workforce Design

Department of Justice; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Career pathway opportunities

Learning and development programs

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

Department of Justice in Western Australia is seeking a permanent, full-time Workforce Design Lead. The role requires extensive experience in workforce design, organisational change and establishment matters, and it will lead a team delivering best-practice workforce design services across the public sector.

You will report to the Assistant Director Workforce Planning, Design and Development and drive continuous improvement while upholding ethical principles and public service values.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team delivering workforce design advice in a large organisation.
• Experience identifying and driving workforce design projects and restructures.
• Public service ethos: integrity, empathy, humility, and commitment to public good.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Workforce Design team to deliver best-practice workforce design services across the public sector.
• Drive continuous improvement in workforce planning, design, and development.
• Ensure ethical principles and public service values underpin all activities and decisions.

Skills

Team leadership

Workforce design

Organisational change

Public sector processes

Job description

This is a permanent, full time vacancy.

About the role

The position requires extensive experience in workforce design, organisational change and restructure management including the classification and establishment matters. The successful candidate will lead a team that delivers best practice and efficient strategic, tactical and operational workforce design services, inclusive of workforce change, job design consultation, evaluation and assessment, and establishment control. The role emphasizes strong leadership qualities, commitment to continuous improvement and adherence to ethical principles. The successful candidate will report to the Assistant Director Workforce Planning, Design and Development and will be responsible for leading the Workforce Design team.

Suitability Requirements

• Substantial experience in leading and managing a team delivering high-level workforce design advice, consultancy and services in a large and complex organisation and knowledge of public sector processes and accountabilities.
• Demonstrated experience in identifying and driving workforce design projects and organisation restructure activities.
• Emb the spirit of public service - Display empathy, compassion, humility and integrity, and a genuine passion for the work; demonstrate a responsibility to Western Australians; and work in the interests of the public good.

Eligibility

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.

Equity and Diversity

The Department of Justice is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace that reflects the community we serve. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support by following this link. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process. For a confidential discussion about support or adjustments, please contact the person listed above or email [e-mail].

Candidate Search

Candidate Search If required, we may choose to supplement the field of applications by conducting a Candidate Search.

Subsequent Vacancies

Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department of Justice for a period of twelve (12) months, in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of the Commissioner's Instructions No. 2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy and Commissioner’s Instructions and No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered at Perth Metropolitan area during this period.

For Further Job Related Information

If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Ankur Agrawal, Director, Workforce Planning Design and Development on [phone] for a confidential discussion.