General Manager People Services and Capability

Level 8 $157,900 to $171,005 pa (PSCSAA 2024) Permanent - Full Time East Perth 2025-07-10 4 : 00 PM General Manager People Services and Capability (MIS17147)

Permanent Appointment

This is an opportunity for a strategic and passionate leader to drive organisational initiatives to positively influence culture and performance.

Would you like to work in a genuinely exciting, flexible and friendly work environment, which offers its people a range of benefits, including flexible working hours, working at home, in the field or in the office to help support you and get the best results possible for our community? Then the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) is for you!

We value diversity and appreciate every individual’s perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success. Whether it is enabling the next big discovery in the mining sector, protecting workers’ health and safety, transforming energy supply and emissions, or rolling out new technology to provide better customer service, DEMIRS is committed to delivering for the benefit of WA and future generations.

In alignment with the , this position will initially sit within DEMIRS but will join the newly formed Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety from 1 July 2025.

The role

As the General Manager, People Services and Capability, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction and development of the Department by delivering high-quality, professional, and customer-focused human resource services to the Executive Leadership Group (ELG), Directors, and line managers.

Your proven leadership and management capabilities will be essential in overseeing the effective delivery of a comprehensive range of human resource functions. This includes leading and managing a team of HR professionals to support the complex and evolving needs of a large agency.

Success in this role will require demonstrated experience in the design, development, and implementation of innovative workforce and management strategies aligned with organisational objectives. The ability to lead multidisciplinary teams through periods of transformation and change will also be critical.

We are seeking a strategic, forward-thinking professional with a strong commitment to excellence in human resource management and workforce capability development. If you possess these qualities and are motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.

Please refer to the Job Description Form (JDF) attached