Human Resources Business Partner

The Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration (DMPE) is more than just an employer. We aim to provide our employees the opportunity to:

• Contribute - give back to your community, share your knowledge and improve safety.
• Develop - grow your skills, develop a career path, and expand your horizons.
• Thrive - find balance between work and home life, make a change and enjoy a better future.

As a member of DMPE, you will help support the development of Western Australia’s resources sector, which oversees resource development and improved environmental outcomes for mining, petroleum and exploration for the benefit of WA and future generations. We value diversity and appreciate every individual’s perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success.

We currently have a fixed term opportunity for up to 18 months, with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

The Role

• Partner with business areas to deliver HR strategies that support their goals.
• Provide practical advice to managers and employees on performance, attendance, redeployment, grievances and behaviour.
• Lead complex employee relations matters with a focus on fairness, compliance and timely outcomes.
• Guide senior leaders on employee and industrial relations issues while building manager capability.
• Support leaders through change, team development and culture initiatives that reflect departmental values.
• Shape workforce planning strategies that strengthen attraction, retention and development.
• Lead and contribute to HR projects, programs, policies and initiatives that deliver real impact.
• Build trusted relationships with leaders across the department.

Benefits working for DMPE

• Flexible working hours (with a standard 37.5 hour week).
• Flexible working arrangements (from home, the field and office).
• 20 days of annual leave per year (which can be taken at half pay).
• 17.5% leave loading paid annually on accrued annual leave.
• 15 days personal leave per year.
• 13 weeks long service leave every seven years (which can be taken at half pay).
• 18 weeks paid parental leave (after 12 months of service).
• 3 public holidays in lieu per year.
• 5 days reproductive leave per year.
• 10 days disability leave per year.
• 5 days bereavement leave.
• 5 days cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people per year.
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• Opportunities for professional development, acting, shadowing and mentoring.
• Formal training options.
• Stable work, job security, fair remuneration and 12% superannuation contributions.

Interested? Click on “Apply” now to learn more about the role and how to apply for the position.