Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts
EL2 - Director, People Branch Canberra ACT
The opportunity we have available
The People Branch supports the department to achieve its strategic outcomes by providing a range of client-focused advice and essential services.
We do this through building and sustaining a workplace culture of inclusivity, integrity and professionalism, reflective of a modern and responsive public service.
We support diversity and value the contribution of people from diverse backgrounds.
We are currently seeking to fill two Director roles within the branch.
These are senior leadership positions in the People Branch and the wider department, and are responsible for ensuring a range of services we deliver for our business and people are actioned in a responsive, timely, effective and efficient manner.
Director, Performance and Health Case Management – this role is focussed on managing on behalf of the department all performance and health case matters, rehabilitation and compensation matters and code of conduct matters.
This role provides reactive and proactive support to staff and managers across the department.
Director, Workplace and Employee Relations – this role is focussed on managing employment conditions at an individual and workforce level on behalf of the department.
The team provides advice to staff, including our executives, and employee representatives on workplace relations matters including conditions and working arrangements.
Both roles may have additional functions such as work health and safety and/or payroll which may change over time.
The key duties of the position include: Who are we looking for?
Our successful candidate is a HR leader with extensive experience in Performance and Health Case management and/or Employment and Workplace Relations.
You will have a passion for contributing to the development and delivery of people strategies and operational capability, putting people at the heart of everything you do.
You will have extensive experience in the design and delivery of programs, very strong consultancy skills, well developed stakeholder management, and the ability to communicate and provide advice tailored to your audience.
You will be excited by the opportunity to work closely with stakeholders at all levels within the Department to assess their current and emerging people challenges, design creative strategies and implement key people initiatives.
You will be a team player, but will also thrive in an environment of autonomy and independence where your ability to think on your feet and adapt your approach as projects progress is critical.
You will also have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be motivated, accountable, outcomes driven and future focused.
You will be:
You will have empathy and put our people at the heart of your decision making.
Focused on continuous business improvement with an ability to identify process efficiencies.
Collaborative with the ability to work well in a team and with internal and external stakeholders to build relationships.
An influential communicator , leading and facilitating productive discussions with staff and stakeholders.
A resolver of issues , with an ability to bring together stakeholders to deliver timely outcomes.
Solutions driven and able to apply your business acumen to achieve outcomes through best fit solutions for the Department.
Credible with an ability to operate with integrity , in an ethical and trustworthy manner , and provide consistent advice in line with relevant legislation.
A leader of people who will work with and develop their team to proactively uplift capability and deliver on departmental outcomes.
RecruitAbility minimum requirements
Minimum requirements for this role include:Demonstrated experience in management of Performance and Health Case management and/or Employment and Workplace Relations.
Ability to demonstrate your contribution to the development and delivery of people strategies and operational capability.
Ability to demonstrate your empathy in people related matters, well-developed stakeholder management and provide advice tailored to your audience.
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 More information can be found at RecruitAbility scheme: A guide for applicants | Australian Public Service Commission.
Notes For more information about this role, including the type of person we are looking for and how to apply, please refer to the position description available by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.
Getting to know the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts Our work connects and enriches every Australian community, underpins our economy and society, and empowers our regions.
We provide strategic policy advice, fit-for-purpose regulation, and deliver programs, projects and services in the major infrastructure, transport, communications and arts sectors, supporting our regions, cities and territories.
Our staff have the opportunity to work on high profile and diverse national projects that have a meaningful impact on the lives of all Australians.
We seek people with a wide range of skills and competencies.
Whether you write policy, deliver programs, projects or corporate services, or have experience in research, data or technology, we look for employees who are innovative, respectful and professional.
We are an inclusive employer and promote, value and support diversity among our employees with the aim of ensuring our workforce reflects, respects and benefits from diverse communities including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with cultural and linguistic diversity, people with disability and LGBTQI+ people.
We are committed to achieving gender equality and, in particular, supporting women's progression into senior leadership.
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