Position No: 063/2026
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
- Full Time | Permanent
- Level Seven (7) | *Salary: $112,068 to $119,079, plus superannuation
- Vacancy 063/2026
The opportunity
We are in the market for a HR Professional with experience in HR project delivery. You are passionate about your profession and enjoy the rewards of a good challenge. At the City of Mandurah, we strive to embrace change as our norm and are looking for a person who is innovative, agile, proactive and enthusiastic.
As one of the City’s HR Projects Specialist, you will lead and deliver HR projects and initiatives related to the key deliverables of the City’s Workforce Plan and related strategies. Projects will have a particular focus on systems improvements to enable self-service in relation to HR processes. You will also provide support on the development and delivery of the City’s Workforce Plan, including engaging with People Leaders to ensure key trends are monitored and undertaking periodic reviews to ensure the Plan remains current and aligned to industry best practice. Your work will include liaising with key stakeholders across the City to identify training and professional development requirements and develop associated programs to support the professional growth of the City’s workforce.
To be successful in this role, you will need (For more information about the role please refer to the position description):
- Degree in Human Resource Management and/or Project Management.
- Project Management accreditation (desirable).
- Eligibility for membership of an appropriate professional organisation (e.g. Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI).
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (desirable)
- 5 years of relevant work experience working in HR related projects.
- Managing complex change management processes.
- Demonstrated experience in end-to-end project management.
- Experience working with key stakeholders to achieve cross-functional outcomes.
How to apply
Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Great! To apply please visit our Careers page at www.mandurah.wa.gov.au. Further information can be obtained by calling Paige Wells, Coordinator People Systems and Projects on (08) 9550 3709.
Closing date
Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received. This means the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.
Our commitment
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their background, identity, experience, ability or thinking style. If you need assistance during the application process for accessibility reasons this is available upon request.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing harm is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees and volunteers.
Additional information
- All applications will be assessed in accordance with merit-based principles. Where an applicant does not fully meet the requirements outlined in the attached position description, including essential qualifications and license, the role may be reclassified, and an alternative remuneration package may be offered, subject to organizational needs in line with the City of Mandurah Industrial Agreement.
- The salary for this role commences at step 1, with potential for movement within the range based on demonstrated skills and experience. Incremental progression typically occurs at the conclusion of each 12-month period, in accordance with the Industrial Agreement.
- As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to complete a drug and alcohol test.
- This recruitment process may also be used to identify candidates for similar permanent or fixed-term opportunities that arise within the City over the next 12 months — offering you the chance to be considered for future roles that align with your skills and aspirations. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
- To support transparency and integrity, all employees of the City of Mandurah are required to declare any secondary employment to help us manage potential conflicts of interest appropriately.
- To read more about Working at the City of Mandurah please visit our Careers and Employment page.
Casey Mihovilovich
Chief Executive Officer
