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Western Power delivers on the changing energy needs of Western Australians, powered by community trust and the passion of our people. We respect and take care of each other, our community and the environment. We are focused on serving our customers and are committed to providing a safe working environment for our people. It is an exciting time in the electricity industry, a time of great change, innovation and opportunity which we embrace and welcome. That’s why we need talented people with passion and ambition to join us.

Due to departmental redesign we have a new and exciting opportunity for an innovative Talent Acquisition Manager to lead and manage our national talent acquisition function both at a strategic and operational level.

As a key HR leadership role, the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate broad experience with the design and execution of internal recruitment programs and will actively work with all stakeholders to establish this strategy.

In addition to partnering with business leaders and the wider HR team to understand their requirements, the Talent Acquisition Manager will provide influence and consultation on talent acquisition strategies, priority pipelines, challenges, and solutions.

We are looking for a passionate hands-on people leader who has proven ability to actively champion and develop the growing recruitment team along with exceptional stakeholder management skills and commitment to exceptional service.

About you

We are seeking someone with experience and attributes that include:

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Commerce, or behavioural sciences
• Extensive experience and proven success leading a full life cycle internal talent acquisition function
• Strong leadership skills, with expertise in coaching and developing Recruitment practitioners at all levels
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills, with the ability recognise opportunities for continuous improvement, and provide strategic recruitment, reporting and workforce advice
• Possess strong HR data analytical skills, Budgeting and planning experience
• Exceptional organisation and project management skills, to be able to forecast and deliver on multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated and broad experience with the design and execution of talent acquisition programs. Must be comfortable challenging the norm and accepted thinking to improve effectiveness
• A continuous improvement focus, to build on the status quo actively, to best position the function for future challenges

Joining Western Power

Our people play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional service to the communities in which we operate.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, women, young & mature age workers, the LGBTQI+ community.

We are an employer of choice, offering our employees a range of benefits that include:

• Competitive salary plus 11% superannuation
• Flexible work arrangements that support part time work, flexible working hours and working from home arrangements
• Professional Development opportunities including training initiatives and study assistance
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme
• Access to five Employee Network Groups – First Nations, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, Diverse Sexualities and Genders, Women, and People with Disability – which celebrate and communicate the diversity of our workforce and connect diversity and inclusion to our broader business activities
• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership

Important information

We are committed to our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2021 - 2027 and ensuring that people with disability have equal opportunities to gain and maintain employment with Western Power. It is strongly encouraged that people with a disability who meet the inherent requirements of the position description apply for this role.

We are also proud to have launched our Innovate RAP in Mar 2022 (Reconciliation Action Plan). Our Innovate RAP outlines our commitment to the Reconciliation journey in WA.

Our recruitment process requires that all candidates who progress to the pre-employment stage must hold a police clearance issued within the last six months.

Join us and play a part in powering the future of Western Australia.

To find out more about us please visit https://www.westernpower.com.au/about/

Applications close on 2 December 2022

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