For 20 years, the National Blood Authority (NBA) has delivered an uninterrupted supply of blood and blood products to Australians in need under the national blood arrangements.
About Us
The NBA is an Australian Government statutory agency whose role is to work in a collaborative manner with the Commonwealth and all State and Territory governments and other responsible parties to ensure that Australia's blood supply is safe, secure, adequate, and affordable.
Job Context
The Director, People and Communications will provide strategic advice to the NBA Chief Executive, Senior Management Group, and the broader NBA. The Director is responsible for the effective leadership and management of the Human Resources (HR), learning and development, and communications functions and accountable for the delivery of associated activities and outcomes.
The NBA is looking for a highly motivated and innovative leader with organisational agility, high level emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, and a proven ability to build trusted relationships across all levels. You will have deep knowledge and experience in HR management, excellent communication skills and an ability to advance the agency's communications and learning and development services. This role requires a strategic leader with business acumen and a track record of operational delivery.
What We Offer
The NBA offers a clear purpose and meaningful work. Here, you directly make a positive impact by saving and improving Australian lives through a world-class blood supply.
At the NBA you will be a part of a small agency in a secure, dynamic public service; have great employment conditions with access to competitive superannuation, transparent pay, generous leave entitlements including parental leave, flexible work arrangements, and well-being support mechanisms; be part of a community of strong, passionate, and proud professionals; work under a strong set of shared values and expect high standards of workplace behaviour and integrity; and be supported to stretch yourself and grow both professionally and personally, and you to do the same for those you work with. Our People, Culture and Environment
The NBA is a friendly and inclusive workplace. We are outcomes focused and promote the APS Values and collaboration with our colleagues across governments, suppliers, public and private health services, health professionals, patients and non-government organisations.
We value and champion the experiences, skills and perspectives of all employees. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and those with caring and parenting responsibilities to apply so we better represent the community that we serve.
Join our team to work in a refurbished, modern, and collaborative office in Lyneham, Canberra. We have substantially upgraded our technology environment, supporting more secure and contemporary work practices. Our upgrades include new video and audio capabilities, a rollout of new laptops, migration to Microsoft 365, and a move to the cloud.
The key duties of the position include Primary Job Purpose
The duties and responsibilities of this position will require you to: Provide effective leadership and management of the NBA People and Communications function, including delivery of associated activities, services and projects; Provide strategic input into organisational strategy and culture as part of the senior management group; Proactively engage and collaborate with the senior executive, senior management and the wider NBA, and build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders; Contribute to the development and implementation of best practice HR and communication policies and services; Manage the work performance and development of team members; Prepare quality papers, briefs, presentations and correspondence; Assist in the facilitation of organisational change processes, and encourage the promotion of innovation and a culture of continuous improvement; and Manage shared services and service agreement arrangements, including the provision of payroll services to the NBA and the coordination of associated activities. As a member of the senior management team, you will also have the opportunity to contribute to the organisation's overall governance arrangements, its strategic directions and broader organisational leadership.
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