The State School Teachers’ Union of W.A. (SSTUWA) represents State School Teachers and TAFE Lecturers across W.A. It is one of the largest trade unions in Western Australia providing a wide range of both industrial, professional and value-added services.

The SSTUWA is the public education union of WA. Organisational fit is crucial. The ability to exercise high levels of tact and discretion in a professionally and personally challenging environment, while simultaneously meeting demanding schedules and workloads, is essential.

POSITION

This position is responsible for delivering practical, professional and strategic HR support across SSTUWA, working closely with the General Secretary, Senior Officers, managers and employees to foster a positive, respectful, inclusive and well-managed workplace for approximately 60 employees.

The role includes strategic HR leadership and hands-on operational responsibilities, including employee and industrial relations, recruitment and onboarding, workplace investigations, performance management, payroll oversight, HR systems, learning and development, policy development and employment compliance.

The position is expected to exercise a high degree of professional judgement, confidentiality and discretion and to provide trusted advice on sensitive and complex workplace matters.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Human Resources Advice and Support

• Provide practical, timely and professional HR advice to the General Secretary, Senior Officers and managers on workplace matters, employment conditions, policies and procedures.
• Support workforce planning, organisational development and organisational change.
• Develop, review and implement effective HR policies, procedures and workplace practices.
• Promote a positive, respectful, inclusive and professional workplace culture.

2. Employee and Industrial Relations

• Provide advice and support on employee and industrial relations matters, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, awards, agreements and organisational policies.
• Support managers to manage performance, grievances, workplace conflict and other sensitive employee matters fairly and appropriately.
• Manage or support workplace investigations, mediation and conflict resolution, including preparing reports and recommendations where required.

3. Recruitment and Workforce Development

• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment and selection processes, including position descriptions, advertising, selection processes, contracts and onboarding.
• Provide advice and support to managers and selection panels to ensure recruitment processes are fair, consistent and transparent.
• Identify workforce learning and development needs and coordinate professional development and training opportunities.

4. Payroll and HR Administration

• Oversee the HR aspects of payroll and work with Finance to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, contracts and HR documentation.

5. HR Systems, Reporting and Improvement

• Identify and implement practical improvements to HR, payroll and administrative systems and processes.
• Support the introduction and improvement of HR and business systems.
• Prepare HR reports and workforce information to support management decision-making.

6. Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure HR policies and practices comply with relevant employment, industrial relations, work health and safety, anti-discrimination, equal opportunity and privacy requirements.
• Identify and manage employment-related risks and provide advice on emerging workforce issues.
• Maintain a high standard of confidentiality, integrity and professional judgement in all HR matters.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Employment Status: Permanent, FTE 1.0 (75 hours per fortnight).
• Salary: Depending on experience (Level 7–8), plus an additional 4% superannuation.
• Employment Conditions: Administrative Services Staff of the State School Teachers’ Union of W.A. Conditions of Employment Agreement 2024.
• Reports to: General Secretary.
• SELECTION CRITERIA

The State School Teachers’ Union of W.A. (SSTUWA) represents State School Teachers and TAFE Lecturers across W.A. It is one of the largest trade unions in Western Australia providing a wide range of both industrial, professional and value-added services.

The SSTUWA is the public education union of WA. Organisational fit is crucial. The ability to exercise high levels of tact and discretion in a professionally and personally challenging environment, while simultaneously meeting demanding schedules and workloads, is essential.

POSITION

This position is responsible for delivering practical, professional and strategic HR support across SSTUWA, working closely with the General Secretary, Senior Officers, managers and employees to foster a positive, respectful, inclusive and well-managed workplace for approximately 60 employees.

The role includes strategic HR leadership and hands-on operational responsibilities, including employee and industrial relations, recruitment and onboarding, workplace investigations, performance management, payroll oversight, HR systems, learning and development, policy development and employment compliance.

The position is expected to exercise a high degree of professional judgement, confidentiality and discretion and to provide trusted advice on sensitive and complex workplace matters.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Human Resources Advice and Support

• Provide practical, timely and professional HR advice to the General Secretary, Senior Officers and managers on workplace matters, employment conditions, policies and procedures.
• Support workforce planning, organisational development and organisational change.
• Develop, review and implement effective HR policies, procedures and workplace practices.
• Promote a positive, respectful, inclusive and professional workplace culture.

2. Employee and Industrial Relations

• Provide advice and support on employee and industrial relations matters, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, awards, agreements and organisational policies.
• Support managers to manage performance, grievances, workplace conflict and other sensitive employee matters fairly and appropriately.
• Manage or support workplace investigations, mediation and conflict resolution, including preparing reports and recommendations where required.

3. Recruitment and Workforce Development

• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment and selection processes, including position descriptions, advertising, selection processes, contracts and onboarding.
• Provide advice and support to managers and selection panels to ensure recruitment processes are fair, consistent and transparent.
• Identify workforce learning and development needs and coordinate professional development and training opportunities.

4. Payroll and HR Administration

• Oversee the HR aspects of payroll and work with Finance to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, contracts and HR documentation.

5. HR Systems, Reporting and Improvement

• Identify and implement practical improvements to HR, payroll and administrative systems and processes.
• Support the introduction and improvement of HR and business systems.
• Prepare HR reports and workforce information to support management decision-making.

6. Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure HR policies and practices comply with relevant employment, industrial relations, work health and safety, anti-discrimination, equal opportunity and privacy requirements.
• Identify and manage employment-related risks and provide advice on emerging workforce issues.
• Maintain a high standard of confidentiality, integrity and professional judgement in all HR matters.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Employment Status: Permanent, FTE 1.0 (75 hours per fortnight).
• Salary: Depending on experience (Level 7–8), plus an additional 4% superannuation.
• Employment Conditions: Administrative Services Staff of the State School Teachers’ Union of W.A. Conditions of Employment Agreement 2024.
• Reports to: General Secretary.
• SELECTION CRITERIA