Aps6 - Senior Hr Advisor, Workplace Relations, People Branch

Contact Officer: Aaron Sharplin on 02 6136 6131,
Closing Date: 11.59pm AEDT, Friday 1 November 2024 Our Department Values Our values set the direction for what it means to work in our department. They inform the standard and expectations of behaviours, skills and capabilities and the attributes we currently have, will continually work to achieve and develop, and that we use to acknowledge and attract, retain and recruit into our department.
The department supports workplace diversity and values the contribution of people from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people with cultural and linguistic diversity, and LGBTQIA+ people. The department is committed to achieving gender equality and, in particular, supporting women's progression into senior leadership.
The opportunity we have available We are seeking expressions of interest for an ongoing or non-ongoing APS6 Senior Advisor, Workplace Relations Team . This critical position within the Workplace Relations and Payroll Section is responsible for ensuring workplace relations guidance and advice that we deliver for our business and people are actioned in a responsive, timely, effective and efficient manner, and in line with the public sector employment framework.
In this role, you will work closely with key stakeholders to deliver a range of services, including, but not limited to:
Providing high quality and timely advice on departmental employment matters in compliance with relevant legislation, APS policy and departmental practices relating to: Enterprise bargaining, enterprise agreements and related procedures; Conditions of service, including overseas posts; Enterprise agreement disputes and grievances; Employment contracts and workplace arrangements. Assist with the Departmental Consultative Committee Secretariat function. Assisting with strategy development, implementation and evaluation of initiatives in a dynamic employment law environment. Providing briefings, reports, and papers relating to complex employment matters to senior management and the Executive. Building and maintaining strong and effective partnerships and working relationships with all clients and stakeholders, including employee organisation officials, senior management in the department. Providing advice and support to line areas on change management and consultation processes. Who are we looking for? The successful candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate their capability against the APS6 Work level standards.
This role presents an opportunity for an experienced, high-performing, enthusiastic, self-starter to join the People Branch.
We are seeking candidates who have relevant experience who are considered, people oriented, outcomes focussed, curious, think outside the box to get results, are accountable, have sound judgement and a proven ability to deliver in a high-pressure environment with a high workload and tight timeframes.
To be successful in our complex and dynamic operating environment you will need the following skills and experience:
Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills; Demonstrated experience working with a range of stakeholders; Demonstrated experience in the area of workplace relations and/or change management; The ability to apply good judgement to deliver timely results and follow through with priorities; The ability to adapt to change showing resilience and effectively managing ambiguity; The ability to make evidence-based decisions using your strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills; The ability to communicate with influence and work collegiately with divisional colleagues and other subject matter areas within the department. RecruitAbility minimum requirements Minimum requirements for this role include:
Proven leadership skills and the ability to effectively coordinate work ensuring high quality and timely outcomes. Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, including strong attention to detail. Ability to provide timely and concise advice to inform and support executive decision making. Ability to establish and maintain key strategic relationships with a broad range of stakeholders. RecruitAbility is a scheme which aims to attract and develop applicants with disability and also facilitate cultural changes in selection panels and agency recruitment.
Job applicants with disability who met the requirements are advanced to the next stage of the selection process:
Opt into the scheme Declare they have a disability, and Meet the minimum requirements of a vacancy advertised in the scheme What else can we offer? Exposure to high profile and exciting pieces of work Networking opportunities across the department and wider APS Capability development opportunities focused on your individual goals Mentoring and coaching A collegiate working environment focused on working together to achieve innovative and contemporary solutions to our workforce issues We offer generous leave entitlements, flexible working opportunities and opportunities for growth and development The opportunity to work with a really excellent team of people Eligibility requirements Employment with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is subject to conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999 including:
Citizenship: To be eligible for employment with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts applicants must be an Australian citizen at the time of submitting your application. Health Assessment: the preferred candidate may be required to undergo a medical examination conducted by the department's preferred medical provider. Security Clearance: the successful candidate must be able to obtain and/or maintain a security clearance at Baseline Level. You must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information. You must have lived in Australia, or have a checkable background, for at least the preceding five years for Baseline Vetting clearances. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website. How to apply Applications for this opportunity close at 11.59pm AEDT, Friday 1 November 2024 .
In applying for this position, you are not required to address individual selection criteria. Rather, you should provide a statement of no more than one page outlining your background, capabilities and experiences, and why you are the best person for the advertised role. You should also provide a CV, no more than 3 pages . The capabilities and behaviours required to be successful for this role are identified in the 'Who are we looking for' section.
Your application should be received through the department's online recruitment system. Applications via Indeed will not be accepted.
Please advise the contact officer if you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. The department is committed to the accessibility of our systems. If you identify as someone with disability and you require accessibility assistance or more information, please email
Timeline and assessment A selection panel will be established to assess your suitability against the advertised role.
If a merit pool is established it will be valid for 18 months from date it first appeared in the APS Gazette.
Applications open: 18 October 2024
Applications close: 1 November 2024
Application shortlisting: 8 November 2024
Further assessments: 15 November 2024
Selection report finalised: 25 November 2024
Offers and announcements: 29 November 2024 The above is indicative only, please reach out to the contact person if you have any questions on the recruitment process or timeframes.
Your application will be assessed against the requirements of the job and the Work level standards. Once the entire applicant pool has been assessed, the panel will create a shortlist of applicants.
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