Recruitment/People & Culture Advisor

The West Coast Eagles is an iconic Australian sporting brand with over 100,000 members. The Club formed in August 1986, playing its first official match for premiership points in 1987. Our women’s side played its first game for AFLW premiership points in February 2020. Since then, the club has enjoyed significant success, winning premierships in 1992, 1994, 2006 and 2018. The club also has wide-spanning community and regional programs and is invested in a number of charity organisations, including the Waalitj Foundation.

About the role

The Recruitment/People & Culture Advisor is a newly created role that focuses on delivering a seamless recruitment and onboarding experience while supporting employees and managers throughout the early stages of employment with the Club. Through effective stakeholder partnerships, process improvement, reporting and proactive support, the role contributes to a positive, high-performing and values-driven workplace culture.

Reporting to the People & Culture Lead responsibilities include:

• End-to-end recruitment and selection process, including advertising, candidate shortlisting, interviewing and reference checks.
• Coordinate interviews and recruitment logistics, manage candidate communications and feedback, and deliver an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Coordinate all pre-employment requirements and onboarding activities.
• Manage the induction process for all new starters, including staff, support staff and students. Ensuring information is current and demonstrates best practice on-boarding.
• Facilitate new starter check ins and analyse feedback and identify trends, opportunities and risks.
• Coordinate probation review processes and documentation to support successful onboarding and performance outcomes.
• Coordinate the exit process.
• Own and continuously improve the Club’s recruitment, onboarding and induction experience.
• Coach and mentor managers in best practice interview techniques and provide ongoing support and guidance where required.
• Monitor and support managers to complete onboarding responsibilities, onboarding checklists, KPI establishment, regular one-on-one meetings, and probation discussions within agreed timeframes.
• Support the delivery of employee engagement and retention initiatives.
• Maintain accurate recruitment and onboarding records, producing monthly reporting on activity and trends.

Due to the nature of the industry and this role, there is an inherent requirement to work home match days and other club events which will include working some evenings and weekends.

Our ideal person

This role will suit someone who demonstrates initiative, possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and consistently upholds confidentiality and professionalism.

Additionally, you will have:

• Experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes and human resources.
• Experience coordinating onboarding and induction programs.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Strong relationship building and stakeholder management capability, with the ability to influence and hold leaders accountable.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with very strong attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment. 
• Experience with Employment Hero is highly regarded but not essential.
• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline is highly regarded.

Perks of working at the Club

The Club is situated in the training and administration building located in Lathlain. You will have access to the onsite gym, pool, café, and plenty of free parking.

The Club provides a great team environment, with fun and exciting social events, as well as:

• Special offers and discounts through our Corporate Partners.
• Access to tickets for WCE home matches.
• Fun and exciting social events like the John Worsfold Medal Awards night.
• The opportunity to be involved in the local community and support our charity partners.
• Professional development opportunities tailored to your goals.
• Access to WCE Health and Wellbeing Program.

How to apply

Click on “Apply” to complete an application form via the link, please include a resume and covering letter detailing why you are the best person for this role. Please note that only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Applications close at 12 noon, Friday 30th October 2026. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunities

At WCE we are committed to achieving a diverse workforce, where our employees are treated fairly and with respect. We recognise that we are strengthened by the different skills and experience that people from diverse backgrounds provide and therefore we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, females, those identifying as LGBTIQ+, people of all ages and culturally diverse backgrounds.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People

WCE is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in our care who access activities, programs, services or facilities for which the club is responsible for.