Human Resources Officer

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Job Description
Title: Human Resources OfficerClassification: APS 4Employment Status: Full-time, OngoingSecurity clearance level: BaselineContact officer: Louise O'Connor - Senior Human Resource Adviser
Who We AreThe National Blood Authority (NBA) is an Australian Government statutory agency whose role is to workin a collaborative manner with all Australian governments and blood sector stakeholders to ensureAustralia's blood supply is safe, secure, adequate, and affordable.
We manage and coordinate arrangements for the supply of blood, blood products and blood services inAustralia. Under the national blood arrangements, our role is to deliver an uninterrupted supply ofblood and blood products to Australians in need.
Being a small agency, employees at the NBA are in a unique position to influence decisions andoutcomes for the blood sector and seeing the positive impacts of their work on users of blood products,blood related products and blood related services.
The NBA office is located on Northbourne Avenue in Lyneham and has recently undergone renovationsto allow for modern, comfortable office space with the technology needed to collaborate effectively.The office is serviced by the Macarthur Avenue Light Rail stop and has onsite parking available.
The TeamThe People and Communications team is a small team made up of cross-skilled HR and communicationsprofessionals. We are responsible for the management of Human Resources (HR), communications andlearning and development functions, and for the delivery of associated activities across the NBA. As amember of our team, you will have the opportunity to broaden your expertise as you will work acrossmultiple functions.
The RoleAs a Human Resources Officer you will provide support to the team and undertake administrative dutiesacross all of the HR functions, including recruitment activities, onboarding new staff, maintaining HRdata and process procurement activities. You will assist in mailbox management and responding togeneral stakeholder enquiries, coordinate and assist in preparing advice on a range of HR matters andcontribute to HR projects. You will provide administrative support including preparing and maintainingprocedural documentation, managing team calendars and meetings, and building strong internal andexternal relationships across the organisation.

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Key ResponsibilitiesWith an understanding of the dynamics of HR within a public sector context, the duties andresponsibilities of this position will require you to:
1. Undertake a broad range of administrative duties related to recruitment, onboarding andoffboarding, learning and development, performance management, work health and safety, payand conditions and other HR functions
2. Coordinate information across the team and ensure personnel records are appropriatelyupdated and maintained
3. Provide administration services in support of the NBA's HR policies and programs andresponding to HR enquiries
4. Assist and or manage small HR projects, correspondence and written material and to thedevelopment and implementation of best practice HR services to maximise organisational
5. Assist the team with communication projects including website updates, promotion designmaterial, assisting with conferences and events and general administrative support
6. Contribute and manage projects and activities and perform other duties and functions tosupport NBA priorities as required
7. Contribute to NBA's organisational strategy and culture8. Work in a collaborative manner as a member of a team and across the NBA.
Selection CriteriaThe NBA applies a standard approach to the selection criteria for all positions. The suitability ofapplicants is assessed on the Australian Public Service Integrated Leadership System (ILS), current andpotential ability to perform the duties of a particular position at the level required, and likelycontribution to the work team and NBA.
In preparing your response to this vacancy, you are encouraged to address the three primary selectioncriteria in 1000 words or less as follows:
1. Outline your capabilities and behaviours relevant to the position. In writing your response,consider the capabilities and behaviours set out in the ILS APS 4 profile.
2. Outline your knowledge, skills and experience relevant to the role and/or your potential todevelop relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.
3. Outline your potential to make a positive contribution to the immediate work team and the NBA.
Please refer to the role and key responsibilities section of this job description in developing yourresponse and the Work level standards relevant to the APS 4 classification.
Further information on how to write your response can be found at Cracking the Code (apsc.gov.au).
Working in the NBAAll NBA officers are expected to actively and willingly participate in high level, organisation-wideresponsibilities and administrative support activities. Officers are required to operate flexibly andexercise higher order leadership skills as well as directly undertake lower order independent work whennecessary to get the job done. This reflects the nature of the NBA as a relatively small, specialist Agencyand our limited capacity to backfill vacant positions for short periods within the limits of availablefinance and human resources.
Having regard to the flexible work requirements outlined above, the duties and responsibilities in thisJob Description are subject to change and may be modified at any time for operational requirements.
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What we will offer youThe National Blood Authority provides a number of benefits to its staff including:
? Generous superannuation scheme with up to 15.4% employer contributions? A variety of leave options, including 4 weeks annual leave? Options for flexible working arrangements to assist you to maintain your work-life balance? A healthy lifestyle assistance payment that benefit employees and promotes a work
environment that supports health through wellbeing? Support to develop your capability based on individualised career goals? Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Employment RequirementsThis is a Designated Security Assessed Position (DSAP) at Baseline. The successful applicant must be anAustralian Citizen capable of obtaining and maintaining a security clearance at this level. A loss ofsecurity clearance may result in termination of employment.
The NBA expects that all employees will perform their duties professionally and respectfully to achieveoutcomes of the highest standard, and that this performance will reflect the best principles andpractices of workplace diversity, workplace participation and a safe working environment.
A merit pool of suitable applicants will be established which may be used to fill ongoing vacancies ofsame or similar vacancies for 18 months from the date this vacancy was advertised in the AustralianPublic Service Employment Gazette.
The RecruitAbility scheme applies to this vacancy. The National Blood Authority is committed tosupporting the employment and career development of people with disability. More information on theRecruitAbility scheme can be found at APSC Recruitability Scheme homepage.To ApplyThe APS and the department offer a clear direction and meaningful work. You will be able to createpositive impact in people's lives whilst contributing to improved outcomes for Australia and our people.If you would like to feel a strong connection to your work and you are accountable, committed andopen to change, join us in shaping Australia's future.Please see the APSC's APS Employee Value Proposition for more information on the benefits and valueof employment within the APS.
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, CV and complete an NBA Cover Sheet ******.
EnquiriesIf you require further information after reading the selection documentation, please contact LouiseO'Connor on 02 6151 5144 or ******.
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