Drive operational excellence across HR services and lead a high-performing team at the City of Canning!

We’re excited to share a refreshed People & Performance structure, creating exciting opportunities to build a modern, agile, and future-focused team. This change supports our commitment to excellence in a dynamic local government setting. New roles are now available for passionate professionals eager to join a collaborative, high-performing team.

We’re seeking a strategic and hands-on Coordinator HR Shared Services to lead the delivery of efficient, compliant, and people-focused HR operations. This role oversees our core People functions including payroll, recruitment, HR advisory, and learning administration, ensuring a seamless experience for employees and leaders across the City of our HR fundamentals

About the role

As a senior member of the People & Culture team, you’ll lead a multidisciplinary HR Shared Services team and partner closely with our People & Performance Business Partners. Your leadership will be central to ensuring consistency, compliance, and continuous improvement across all operational HR activities.

What you’ll be doing in the role:

Leading the City’s HR Shared Services team across payroll, recruitment, HR advisory, and learning administration

Driving operational excellence and consistency in HR service delivery

Ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, including supporting payroll audits and reporting

Streamlining HR processes and documentation to improve efficiency

Delivering on key priorities in the City’s Workforce Plan and tracking progress

Building proactive reporting frameworks to support strategic people management

Fostering a culture of engagement, inclusivity, and collaboration within the team

Partnering with internal stakeholders and external providers to deliver high-quality outcomes

Supporting continuous improvement and innovation across HR operations

What you will bring to the role:

You’re a confident and capable HR leader with a passion for operational excellence. You’ll bring:

Tertiary qualifications in HR Management, Organisational Psychology, or a related field

Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary HR teams

Proven ability to deliver fit-for-purpose solutions in a complex environment

Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills

Experience across HR Shared Services including payroll, recruitment, advisory, and administration

Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities

Data analysis skills to support informed decision-making

A current driver’s licence and National Police Clearance

For a closer look at the role please refer to the Position Description attached to the vacancy in our recruitment portal.

Why you will love working at the City!

A Permanent full time role in a welcoming and thriving council.

Work-life balance with a monthly rostered day off or ability to access a 9-day fortnight.

$127,184 - $142,920 per annum pro rata + super.

17.5% paid Annual Leave Loading.

Matched super contributions up to 4%.

Discounted health insurance, free flu vaccinations, skins checks and other well-being events.

Great year-round wellbeing and social calendar.

Free on-site parking.

Free confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support.

Genuine commitment to learning and development.

Free membership to Canning and Riverton Leisureplex (gym, aquatics, sauna, group fitness).

Impact the Community in a Big Way

The City of Canning aims to be a welcoming and thriving city, giving our people an opportunity to thrive through work that truly makes a difference! With a population of around 100,000 over 64 square km of land, we provide services to support and develop our community every day. We believe that engaging people with diverse backgrounds and all abilities will assist in delivering superior services to our community and are committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all.

Canning welcomes you to apply:

To view the position description or complete an application including your Resume and Cover Letter (PDF format preferred) visit www.canning.wa.gov.au/jobs, select the position and click “APPLY”. You may also contact Nicholle Harris, Acting People & Culture Manager on 0403 950 591 for a confidential discussion. The City will not be accepting candidates through agency at this time.

Applications are open until 5pm on 14 August 2025. We reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early.