HR Project Partner

About the role:

Construction works have commenced for the highly anticipated Swan Active Ellenbrook, and we are seeking an experienced full-time Human Resources professional to lead the way until 30 June 2027 in attracting, recruiting, and retaining the team that will bring this leisure centre to life. This is a fast-paced, deadline-driven project role for someone who thrives on volume, variety, and visibility.

As the HR Project Partner, you'll drive the end-to-end recruitment strategy for the centre's opening, as well as assisting with general HR service delivery and administrative functions as this position will work collaboratively within the People Services team. You'll work closely with operational stakeholders to provide guidance around recruitment and HR practices and also be the face of our employer brand when presenting to candidate groups about what makes a career in Local Government, and at Swan Active, worth pursuing.

We're looking for someone who brings strong existing recruitment expertise but is just as willing to learn, adapt, and contribute to our established HR processes. You'll need excellent administration and customer service skills, a genuine can-do attitude, and the confidence to present and facilitate in front of groups, whether that's running information sessions or guiding candidates through what to expect.

This is a great opportunity for an HR professional who wants to make a tangible, visible impact on a major community facility reopening, while sharpening their high-volume recruitment skills in a supportive team environment.

For full details on the role, please refer to the position description.

Key accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinating and administering the recruitment strategy and schedule, including recruitment and onboarding of new employees
• Assisting in the development and delivery of an induction plan tailored to the leisure centre's operational requirements
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders and providing timely, practical HR and recruitment advice
• Assisting the People Services team with day-to-day HR operations, practices and functions

About you:

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources
• Experience in end-to-end recruitment
• Experience in high volume recruitment and associated practices will be highly regarded
• Well-developed organisational and administration skills
• Knowledge of contemporary HR practices
• A satisfactory National Police Certificate

About working with us:

The salary for this position will be from $87,442.94 - $103,792.55 per annum, depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

You will also enjoy benefits, including

• More flexibility to enjoy a work life balance with a 9-day fortnight or 19-day month
• Excellent leave entitlements, e.g. purchase additional leave, Local Government public holiday
• Generous superannuation contributions up to a total combined 17%
• Comprehensive employee wellness program
• Travelsmart allowance to support public transport use or cycling to work.

About the City

The City of Swan covers 1,042 square kilometres, representing nearly 20% of the Perth metropolitan area. It includes 42 suburbs from Bullsbrook to Bushmead, Ballajura to Gidgegannup and it is among the fastest-growing regions in Western Australia. The City is home to the iconic Swan River and the internationally celebrated Swan Valley, founded in 1829. It is a sought-after destination to live, work, and visit, combining quality services and amenities with a beautiful natural setting.

The area also holds profound cultural importance for the Whadjuk Noongar people, reflecting more than 40,000 years of connection to the Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River). Today, the City is a dynamic and diverse community, where one in three residents were born overseas and one in five speak a language other than English at home.

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life for our community by delivering our vision of ‘one city, diverse people, culture and places’ through shared values of respect, excellence, accountability and leadership.

At the City of Swan, we are committed to recruiting and retaining the right people and creating a great place to work. We offer our employees real careers, real impact, and real rewards.

We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals who may identify as LGBTIQ+, with disability, a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and people of all ages.

For more information about this position, please contact Catherine directly on (08) •••• •679.

For queries regarding the application process, please contact our friendly People Services team on (08) •••• •014.

To apply please submit a cover letter that outlines your qualifications and experience and why you would be a good fit for this role, and a resume via the link.

Closing Date:  Tuesday 8 September 2026 at 11pm AWST.

The City of Swan reserves the right to commence shortlisting and interviews earlier than the closing date. The City also reserves the right to close the vacancy early. Therefore, if you are interested in this position please submit an application as early as possible.

*No agencies please.