Flexible working arrangements will be considered in accordance with the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations Enterprise Agreement 2024-27.
Merit list/pools and how they will be usedApplicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool. If the applicant agrees, the results may be shared with other Australian Public Service (APS) agencies for filling similar roles. Applicants may be offered a future role without the need to reapply. A merit list or pool may be used for up to 18 months. This merit list/pool may be used to fill other vacancies in Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide.
For more information about Merit Lists or Merit Pools please go to APSC's website - The APS Merit Principle.
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR)
We are looking for enthusiastic, curious, and driven individuals to fill multiple Human Resources (HR) positions across our People and Organisation Design branches. If you are a passionate and dynamic HR professional who is looking for rewarding and progressive work, we want to hear from you!
We currently have vacancies in the below teams, and will also be establishing a merit pool to fill similar vacancies that arise over the next 18 months:
Workforce PlanningWorkforce StrategyCapability/Learning and DevelopmentWorkplace RelationsThe key duties of the position include:Delivering HR outcomes for #TeamDEWR – overseeing the delivery of services and/or strategies to deliver meaningful HR outcomes to DEWR people and culture.Leading, coaching and empowering a team – building expert capability within a team by fostering a culture of curiosity, respect and excellence.Engaging and collaborating – working with key stakeholders to identify issues and opportunities, develop and consult on solutions, and establish partnerships to achieve results.Problem solving – being curious and providing complex advice and solutions to workforce matters.Contributing to branch leadership – planning work, managing resources, and aligning priorities with business outcomes.Role modelling behaviours – demonstrating inclusivity, collaboration and encouraging curiosity and innovation.Please note, under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the APS unless the Agency delegate has agreed, in writing. This is a designated security assessed position. The successful candidate will have the ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance.
This selection process may be used to establish a merit pool. The pool might be accessed to fill ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies for similar roles in the Department over the next 18 months.
NotesQualifications and Education Qualifications in human resource management, psychology, business or another relevant discipline (desirable).Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) Certified HR Practitioner or equivalent industry certification (desirable).RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme, you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability.
Getting to know the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR)We are the department that helps job-seeking Australians find safe, secure, and well-paid work while we ourselves strive to be a model employer. We provide the framework for fair and productive relationships between employers and employees. We also oversee skills development and training initiatives to support those entering the workforce or retraining to take advantage of emerging employment opportunities. Secure jobs are vital—driving future economic growth and providing people with the certainty. We focus on connecting Australians who are starting, advancing or changing their career with the relevant skills, knowledge and experience to gain or regain employment. Our work directly contributes to shaping the employment landscape. It is our unique purpose to help people realise their potential and we want you to be part of it. Underpinning our important work is our focus on culture. We recognise that how we do things is equally important as what we achieve. Our workplace is one where different perspectives are encouraged, people feel a sense of belonging and draw on the expertise of their peers. Our people demonstrate the APS Values, which includes being open, thoughtful, curious and candid. We also value employee wellbeing and developing leadership through investment in capability.
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