This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing September 2025 with possible extension and/or permanency.The Employee Relations Directorate is responsible for ensuring that industrial instruments and legislative frameworks are complied with and that employees are supported in a range of discrete human resource matters. The Employee Relations Directorate is made up of two branches: Labour Relations and Employee Support Bureau. The Directorate further provides strategic and operational advice to the Minister, Director General, school leaders and line managers on a range of employee relations matters.The Labour Relations Branch operates in a complex human resources industrial environment and is responsible for: ensuring policies and practices in the Department are developed and consistently applied; improved employment conditions and workplace flexibility within legislative and economic constraints; and the provision of strategic, operational, industrial and complaint management advice, training, advocacy and negotiation in relation to all central and regional offices and schools.The RoleThe successful applicants will provide clerical and administrative support to the Manager and the Branch. This includes preparing, processing, and delivering incoming and outgoing correspondence, as well as actioning routine matters by drafting responses and preparing basic reports.As an Administrative Assistant, you will support and advise on conversion to permanency reviews and other administrative processes. You will also be responsible for maintaining an effective correspondence and filing system for corporate information and records related to projects, initiatives, committees, and other Branch activities.This is a fantastic opportunity for a final-year Industrial or Employee Relations student seeking firsthand exposure to an experienced industrial relations team, or for an experienced administrative assistant looking to contribute to a dynamic and supportive environment.Professional BenefitsWe are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
12% employer contributed superannuation.
Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements
Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave
Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments)
Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.
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 Sam Dane, A/Director Employee Relations, on (08) 9264 5959 or by emailingWe are committed to building the leadership capability of our people ( ).Equity and DiversityWe are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces 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 our for more details.EligibilityTo 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.
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and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.More information about employment eligibility can be found on our and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).Application InstructionsApply online in two easy steps:Step 1: Select Apply for JobComplete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.Step 2: Attach your documentsYour application should include:
A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
A written statement of up to three (3) pages addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
1. Demonstrated experience in general administrative duties. 3. Demonstrated sound written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to liaise with individuals at all levels. 4. Demonstrated well developed keyboarding and computer skills, including a working knowledge of databases, spreadsheets and word processing. 5. Demonstrated sound organisational skills with the ability to use initiative and work independently and as part of a team.It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE991418Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
