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Workforce Development Officer
Reference Number: 13438
Salary Range: $79,837.86 - $83,159.75 per annum
Location: 119 - 145 Spence Street, Cairns - Qld
Close Date: Sunday, 31 January 2021
Make 2021 your year! Kickstart your career with this exciting opportunity to showcase your skills and make a real difference. We are now seeking a highly engaged, experienced and suitably qualified Workforce Development Officer to join our team now!
Reporting to the Team Leader - Human Resources Services this position will have a significant impact across the organisation by driving and developing strategic employment initiatives and programs that attract, retain and create employment opportunities and pathways for Council and the community.
The ideal candidate will have experience in contemporary recruitment, retention and workforce planning strategies, together with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. The ability to proactively develop, manage and generate repeat business with current clients as well as creating new opportunities is essential. You will also be a savvy networker, mentor and coach as you will be required to offer specialist guidance and support to staff, managers, apprentices, trainees & key stakeholders regarding best practice processes, programs and employment strategies.
The primary objectives of the position are:
- To develop and support contemporary recruitment and retention practices which enable the organisation to undertake proactive workforce planning activities, create employment pathways within Council, and encourage diversity and inclusion within Council’s workforce.
- Guide process and strategy of efficient and effective end-to-end recruitment processes across a large and diverse workforce, including the provision of temporary employee resources via employment agencies.
- Identify, develop and implement targeted employment pathways and programs which will attract and retain employees to Council, including work experience, graduate programs, and traineeship and apprenticeship opportunities.
Qualification / Licence required:
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, such as human resources or organisational development
- Current Drivers licence
For a full listing of the Key Duties & Responsibilities and full Selection Criteria please download a copy of the information kit.
How to Apply:
Your application must be submitted online and must consist of the following:
- Cover Letter addressing the three main elements as detailed in the full selection criteria
- Statement addressing the following question:
In 500 words or less, please outline the importance of contemporary recruitment and retention practices within organisations such as Cairns Regional Council, including the benefits of supporting proactive workforce planning activities and creating employment pathways.
Applicants who do not address the key selection criteria and the statement above will not be considered.
In return we offer the following benefits:
- 19 day month
- Up to 5 weeks annual leave
- 12% contribution to superannuation
- Annual leave loading
- Subsidised uniform allowance
- Subsidised health and well-being membership (gym / swimming pool)
- On-going opportunities for learning and professional development
Pre-Employment Assessments:
As part of the selection process applicants may be required to undertake some or all of the following pre‑employment assessments / checks:-
- Pre‑employment medical, which will include a functional capacity assessment and drug and alcohol test.
- National police / criminal history check.
- Practical Assessment
- Numeracy and Literacy Assessment
- Computer Skills Assessment
- Qualification / Licence Verification
- Working with Children & Young People (Blue Card) Verification
- Right to Work in Australia Check
- Directorship Check
Employment Eligibility:
To be eligible to apply for a position at Cairns Regional Council, you must fulfil one of the following criteria:-
- Permanent resident of Australia
- Australian Citizen
- New Zealand Citizen
- Entitlement to work visa
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