People and Culture Officer

Forest Products Commission; Bunbury; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Career and professional development

Uniform allowance

Salary packaging options

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Forest Products Commission (FPC) invites enthusiastic HR graduates to join our People and Culture team and gain hands-on experience across all HR disciplines. You’ll explore talent management, recruitment, learning and development, and employee wellbeing while supported by experienced professionals who invest in your growth.

Starting at Level 3 with a tailored graduate development program, you’ll progress to Level 4 as you demonstrate capabilities and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Curious, adaptable and keen to learn.
• Recent HR graduate or completed HR studies.
• Willingness to develop across multiple HR disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Talent management and HR operations – support recruitment processes and everyday HR activities.
• Organisational development – contribute to initiatives that strengthen workplace culture and wellbeing.
• Learning and development – help coordinate training programs and HR systems.
• People and Culture services – understand HR policies and processes in a public sector environment.

Job description

People and Culture, AV File: HR612 Calling all HR Graduates! Start your HR career and experience the diverse world of HR. Experience more. Learn more. Grow your HR career. Imagine starting your career in a role where you’re not limited to just one area of human resources. Where you can explore different specialties, contribute to meaningful projects, tackle new challenges and discover where your strengths and interests lie. Whether you are about to graduate, have recently graduated or have graduated and looking to build on your existing HR experience, we have an exciting opportunity for you. At Forest Products Commission (FPC), we’re offering a unique graduate development opportunity to a talented individual to join our high performing and supportive People and Culture team. You’ll gain hands‑on experience across all aspects of human resource management including talent management, strategic initiatives and learning and development to help deliver our people strategy. If you’re curious, adaptable, enjoy solving problems and are keen to continue your learning, we’d love to hear from you!

APPLICATIONS CLOSE AT 4PM ON MONDAY 16 NOVEMBER 2026.

The Forest Products Commission (FPC) is an efficient commercial Government Trading Entity that makes a big impact. FPC primarily works in the pine plantation forestry sector across the diverse environment of Western Australia. Their work is shaping the future of the forest products industry. FPC has transitioned its business in alignment with the government’s changes in forest policy. This has resulted in a shift from commercial scale native forestry management to being a contract manager providing contracted harvest and haul services to the Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions for forest health outcomes. The FPC has maintained its increased softwood plantation development activity to support WA’s housing and construction industry. One role. So many opportunities to learn, grow and make a difference. As our People and Culture Graduate, you’ll become part of a high performing, collaborative team supporting a purposeful, dynamic and evolving organisation. You’ll have the opportunity to experience the many different sides of HR and organisational development, building practical skills, confidence and a strong foundation for your future career. No two days will necessarily be the same. You could be supporting a recruitment campaign, helping coordinate a learning and development initiative, contributing to an employee wellbeing program or assisting with the people processes that keep our organisation running.

• Talent management and HR operations – supporting recruitment processes, employee enquiries and everyday HR activities.
• Organisational development – contributing to initiatives that strengthen our workplace culture, employee wellbeing, diversity and inclusion.
• Learning and development – helping coordinate training programs and supporting the systems and processes that build employee capability.
• People and Culture services – developing your understanding of HR systems, policies, processes and the practical application of HR in a public sector environment.

You’ll start by building your skills in the essential activities that support our People and Culture team, before progressively taking on broader responsibilities as your knowledge and confidence grow. And we won’t expect you to know everything on day one. Whether you’re starting your HR career or looking to build on your existing experience, you’ll be supported by experienced HR professionals who are invested in helping you succeed. You’ll have opportunities to develop new skills, take on challenges and broaden your experience across People and Culture. Where you start depends on the experience and capabilities you bring.

Starting your HR career If you’re completing your HR studies or have recently graduated, you’ll have the opportunity to join us at Level 3 and undertake a tailored graduate development program. You’ll build practical experience, develop your skills and confidence, and work towards progression to Level 4 as you successfully demonstrate the required capabilities and achieve the program’s development outcomes.

Building on your HR experience If you’ve completed your HR qualification and gained relevant experience, you may be considered for direct appointment at Level 4. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your existing knowledge, take on new challenges and further broaden your experience across HR and organisational development.

Want to know what it’s really like? Discover what’s it like to start your HR career at FPC through the eyes of our previous People and Culture Graduate. Read about their experience here.

What we’re looking for Above all, we’re looking for someone who brings curiosity, initiative, a willingness to learn and a positive approach to working with others. Whether you’re taking your first steps into HR or ready for your next career opportunity, this could be your chance to discover just how rewarding a career in People and Culture can be.

Further details regarding the duties and responsibilities can be found in the attached Job Description. To find out more about our business visit our website to view our annual report.

About the Forest Products Commission We are a team of forestry professionals engaged in the industry from the seed to the end-product. We work with community, industry and government to create a vibrant forestry industry. We will create an environment of innovation, ensuring that our forests are a strategic and sustainable resource for the future. For further information about FPC please visit www.fpc.wa.gov.au

Why work for the Forest Products Commission In addition to a competitive salary, our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operations requirements):

• Flexible work arrangements
• Career and professional development programs and opportunities
• Uniform allowance - plus additional provisions for safety wear (PPE)
• Salary packaging options
• Access to health and wellbeing initiatives such as flu vaccinations and wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Program including additional wellbeing services for you and immediate family members

Substantive Equality Statement The FPC is an equal opportunity employer, we recognise the value that people of diverse backgrounds bring to the workforce. Supported by our People Plan, we are committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes through the recruitment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, people with disability, women, people of diverse sexualities and genders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. As a measure to achieve equality, sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 apply to this position. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people (24 years of age and under) and people with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply and to indicate within their application to which diversity group they belong.

If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to the application or interview process, including alternate methods of communication, please contact us at [e-mail] or call [phone]. We encourage applicants to visit the Jobs and Skills WA website or call 13 64 64 for assistance with preparing your application, finding employment and career progression.

Please note that recommended applicants are required to provide a WA National Police Certificate prior to appointment. Overseas police certificates may be required. To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector it is essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the duration of the contract. Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies that may arise over the next 12 months. The FPC may extend the closing date to increase the field of applications.