Position Description: Senior Human Resources Advisor

POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION DETAILS
Position Title:
Senior Human Resources Advisor
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Human Resources
Manager Human Resources
Human Resources
RWWA Head Office
14 Hasler Road
OSBORNE PARK WA 6017
KEY FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION
1. Undertake the full range of functions for recruitment, selection and appointment for
specified Divisions
2. Assist in the monitoring of HR compliance issues and undertake general HR
administrative functions
3. Contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of policies and
procedures based on relevant legislation and contemporary HR management practices
which provide an effective, consistent and timely delivery of HR services to RWWA to
support organisational needs
4. In consultation with Manager Human Resources, provide an advisory service to
specified Divisions on HR management, workplace relations and OSH matters to line
management and staff
5. Recommend, initiate and implement strategies to enhance RWWA’s people
management capabilities
6. Manage induction training for all new staff

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SPECIFIC DUTIES OF THE POSITION
Frequency
Service Delivery (within specified Divisions) 35%
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Undertake the full range of staff recruitment and selection processes
within agreed timeframes, including advice and support to line
management, drafting and placing advertisements, drafting interview
questions, coordinating candidate information and interviews,
preparation of selection reports, conducting reference checks,
constructing offers of employment
Develop, coordinate, monitor and evaluate staff induction and exit
interview processes and make recommendations as appropriate
Provide a consultancy and advisory service to line management and
staff on HR management issues including the development,
implementation, monitoring and evaluation of RWWA policies,
procedures and guidelines together with the interpretation of relevant
Acts, Regulations, Awards, industrial Agreements and legislation
relevant to HR and the provision of advice on contemporary HR
practices
Where appropriate provide information and advice on Human
Resources Management issues to staff and ensure effective
communication with all staff to maintain ethical and transparent working
relationships
Coordinate regular meetings with allocated Line Managers and provide
HR related support to their respective Divisions on workplace related
issues
Participate in HR projects as required by the Manager Human
Resources, including research and preparation of documents for
Manager’s review and implementation of recommendations
In consultation with the Manager Human Resources, provide advice to
line management on organisational structure issues
Project Delivery (Learning & Development) 35%
1. Provide ongoing support to Line Managers by developing and
implementing an effective induction process across the organisation
2. Provide input to the development and implementation of appropriate
policies and procedures for RWWA’s learning and development
activities
3. Recommend, initiate and implement strategies to enhance
Management capabilities, including the development and
implementation of management training programs

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SPECIFIC DUTIES OF THE POSITION
Policy & Compliance 15%
1. Contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of
internal policies, guidelines, procedures and processes which provide
an effective, consistent and timely delivery of HR services to RWWA
2. Assist in monitoring and ensuring organisational legislative compliance
in relation to workplace practices
3. Contribute to RWWA’s workplace culture through the development,
review and promotion of Core Values and Code of Conduct
Workplace Reform 7.5%
1. Provide information and advice to line management and staff on
change management initiatives
2. Contribute as part of a team to the implementation of change
management initiatives
Administration 7.5%
1. Assist line managers in the development of position descriptions for
specified Divisions and ensure appropriate review and update
2. Assist line managers in position classification and reclassification
processes for specified Divisions and undertake related documentation
3. Assist with the provision of report requirements for the organisation
including turnover, training, exit data, staff surveys, recruitment
response rates
4. Assist in the application of the performance management system and
provide ongoing support to line management and staff
5. Provide general HR administrative support across the organisation

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EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY RELEVANT
TO THE POSITION
1. Substantial HR generalist experience, preferably in a competitive corporate
environment, at a senior level with direct accountability for significant HR
2. An ability to interpret legislation, regulations, Awards, Industrial Agreements together
with policy and procedure
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including interviewing, counselling,
negotiating and report writing
4. An ability to interact proactively with management and staff at all levels of the
organisation in the resolution of HR issues
5. Demonstrated competence in conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills
6. Experience in research, and policy and program development
7. Substantial experience in the development and effective delivery/facilitation of training
programs to achieved specified learning outcomes
8. Proven success in the development and implementation of human resource programs
and initiatives, including review and improvement of work practices
9. Knowledge of job evaluation and classification review processes
10. Well developed organisational and administrative skills, including strong attention to
detail and the ability to prioritise and control own workload
11. Demonstrated effectiveness in contributing to a small team, including the capacity to
review and improve workplace practices
12. Demonstrated capacity to effectively communicate, promote and uphold HR initiatives
and values, including discretion and confidentiality
13. Ability to contribute towards the development and implementation of HR programs and
initiatives to meet the needs of the organisation
14. Well developed computer literacy skills within a Microsoft Office environment
15. Working knowledge of computerised human resource information systems
16. Possession of or substantial progression towards a relevant tertiary qualification or
equivalent relevant experience

POSITION DESCRIPTION
OTHER
Special
Conditions /
Allowances
Nil
CERTIFICATION
The details contained in this document are an accurate statement of the duties, responsibilities and
other requirements of the job.
General Manager Human Resources Chief Executive Officer
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listed above. I also acknowledge that I may be required to undertake additional duties and
responsibilities from time to time that are not detailed herein.
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