Recruitment Advisor - Fixed Term Contract (18-months)
Tom Price, WA
(Working Remotely)
Full Time
Join the Shire of Ashburton and play a key role in attracting, engaging and hiring talent while enjoying excellent employment benefits and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in local government.
About Us
The Shire of Ashburton services the administrative centre of Tom Price and the towns of Onslow, Pannawonica and Paraburdoo.
The Shire also encompasses the Aboriginal communities of Bindi Bindi, Wakathuni, Bellary, Youngaleena and Ngurawaana.
Our vision is to embrace our unique Pilbara environment and lifestyle, by developing vibrant, active and connected communities.
We believe that social values are worth fighting for, and that everyone deserves to share in the richness created from where we choose to invest, live and visit.
What's on Offer?
- Salary of $121,281 p.a. (inclusive of a $12,000 Cost of Living Allowance)
- Full-time hours on a Fixed Term 18-month contract working remotely
- Six weeks' annual leave + additional Annual Wellbeing Day
- Annual Health & Wellbeing Allowance of $300
- Superannuation match scheme (Shire contribution up to 21%)
- Secure a local government role with training and development opportunities.
About the Position
Our Recruitment Advisor is responsible for delivering a 360-degree recruitment service to internal stakeholders, for positions at the Shire of Ashburton. An autonomous role that is supported by the People and Culture team, the Recruitment Advisor delivers practical people solutions that contribute to a productive, safe and engaged workplace culture.
This position is responsible for:
- Delivery of a complete employment process including internal stakeholder collaboration, identifying staffing needs, drafting position descriptions, advertising, screening candidates, conducting interviews, and finalising employment offers.
- Ensuring a high standard of candidate care as the primary point of contact for candidates, providing feedback and guidance through the recruitment process.
- Execution of a seamless and timely onboarding process.
- Ensuring compliance with industrial relations laws and working in line with the Shire’s organisational practices and procedures.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
- Minimum 5 years demonstrated experience in end to end, high volume internal recruitment.
- Sound knowledge of recruitment best practices, employment legislation and equal employment opportunity principles.
- Ability to work autonomously with a high attention to detail and strong time management skills.
- Demonstrated stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with hiring managers.
- Experience using applicant tracking systems, HR information systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- A proactive, customer focused approach with the ability to manage competing priorities.
How to Apply?
Applications must be submitted online via the Shire of Ashburton website: www.ashburton.wa.gov.au and applications will close at 9:00 AM on Friday 31 July 2026. Shortlisting may commence immediately.
All terms and conditions are as per the Shire of Ashburton Industrial Agreement 2026 .
For further information regarding this role, please contact Jordan Osbeiston, Manager People and Culture on 08 9188 4437.
The successful candidate will be required to obtain a National Police Check and provide evidence of qualifications prior to commencement. We strongly encourage applicants to begin this process when applying.
The Shire of Ashburton is committed to diversity and strongly encourages candidates from different cultural, gender and age backgrounds to apply.
Please Note: Canvassing of Councillors or Shire Employees will disqualify applicants.
