ICT HR Systems are seeking to establish a pool of Principal Systems Officers for fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2025 and up to the end of December 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated professional to join our HR Systems Development team in ICT. If you have a strong HR/Payroll background, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to assess business needs and translate them into effective solutions, we would love to hear from you!

The HR Systems Team is responsible for developing and maintaining the Department’s human resource management information system (HRMIS) and other HR systems. HRMIS executes the Department’s payroll and contains other human resources information and data for the total workforce. Users are assisted by the team in areas of system administration and 3rd level support, problem resolution, systems maintenance, enhancements and training.

The Role

Principal System Officers plan, monitor and manage the administration of the Department’s HRMIS from an applications systems perspective. They develop and maintain knowledge of client business processes in relation to human resource management and make an active contribution to the improvement of these processes through the development of HRMIS.

Suitable applicants will undertake research in relation to HRMIS transactions and liaise with other business units and external service providers to resolve administrative and operational issues. This role will require suitable applicants to monitor, analyse and evaluate system scheduling, system access and utilisation, and provide recommendations for improvements and to resolve issues. #linkedin

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:

• 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.
• Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home and flexible working hours.
• 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 Amanda Stephens, Team Lead Systems (HR) on (08) 9264 4239 or [email protected]

We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).

Equity and Diversity

We 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 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.
• consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A CV of up to five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A maximum two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:

1. Demonstrated well developed skills and experience in configuring and integrating a Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS) in a large and complex organisation.

3. Demonstrated considerable experience in an application systems management/administration role.

5. Demonstrated well developed verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with key internal and external stakeholders and build strong relationships.

7. Demonstrated well developed analytical and conceptual skills to provide innovative solutions to complex problems.

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: DOE957718

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 26 March 2025.