Graduate & Early Careers Program Consultant

About the role

Western Power is looking for a Graduate & Early Careers Program Consultant based in the Perth CBD. The consultant leads the coordination of the company's Entry Level Programs (ELPs), making them efficient and effective through business-wide initiatives focused on entry-level talent pathways such as graduates, apprentices, trainees and scholarships. The role also supports the sourcing, placement and monitoring of entry-level participants, and may involve workforce research, analysis and planning to help acquire and retain future talent.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the central point of contact for the coordination of all entry-level programs across the business.
• Plan and coordinate formal entry-level programs, including rotations and career planning, while meeting Vocational Education and Training (VET) requirements where applicable.
• Work with steering committees to set strategic direction and improvements so programs match business needs and workforce planning.
• Build relationships with employees and formal leaders involved in entry-level programs, including engagement initiatives and performance management.
• Build relationships with external stakeholders such as educational institutions, associations and governing bodies.
• Schedule training to meet the needs of entry-level employees, trainees and graduates, and monitor training quality with formal leaders.
• Support the development of organisation-wide recruitment plans for entry-level programs and act as the interface for their implementation.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources or working towards it, with significant relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in a busy HR team providing support, advice and administrative services.
• Prior experience with process development and enhancement activities.
• Ability to develop, implement and review HR policies, processes and practices.

Required skills

• Excellent coordination, verbal and written communication, and customer service skills.
• Intermediate to advanced level of MS Office applications.
• Ability to influence and support people through technical knowledge and rational arguments.

What we offer

• More than 50% of jobs driven by career progression.
• Flexible work arrangements, including part-time work and working from home.
• Up to four extra weeks of leave per year and three wellness leave days.
• Salary packaging, social club activities and discounted health insurance and gym membership.
• Employee recognition and benefits programme, and an on-site café.
• End-of-trip facilities at the Perth office and South Metro Depot.
• 22 weeks of paid parental leave and 5 days of First Nations cultural leave.