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AIHW Australian Institute of Health & WelfareSee more

addressAddressCanberra, ACT
type Form of workFull-time | Part-time
CategoryGovernment & Defence

Job description

Position: Human Resources Officer

Classification: APS Level 5

Location: Canberra ACT

Job Reference: 029_03/23

Group: Business & Communications Group

Unit: People & Facilities Unit

Salary: $80,693 - $86,430 plus superannuation

Ongoing | Non-ongoing (for up to 12 months with possibility of extension)

Engagement Type:
Full-time or Part-time

Advertised: Commonwealth Gazette (Monday, 27 March 2023)

Closing Date: 11:30pm, Monday 10 April 2023

Contact Officer: Sarah Burgess, sarah.burgess@aihw.gov.au, 02 6249 5219

More information: Visit our Careers Page and the AIHW Enterprise Agreement

This recruitment exercise may be used to fill similar positions in the Business & Communications Group or within the

Institute over the coming 18 months.

About the AIHW

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) provides reliable, regular and relevant information and

statistics on Australia’s health and welfare.

We are committed to providing high quality, national data and analysis across the health, housing and

community services sectors. This covers a wide range of areas, from health and welfare expenditure,

hospitals, disease and injury, disability and mental health, to ageing, disadvantaged and vulnerable

populations, homelessness, and Indigenous health and welfare.

The AIHW Difference

The AIHW’s APS Employee Census results attest to our positive and supportive workplace culture. We are an

inclusive, flexible, and productive workplace where people are treated with respect and courtesy, and diverse

and unique attributes are recognised and valued. Our results also show that we achieve top ten rankings in

staff engagement, leadership, communication, innovation, and wellbeing scales out of 101 APS agencies.

We offer a range of benefits including:
  • access to flexible working arrangements to support your work/life balance
  • attractive remuneration packages including generous superannuation and leave provisions
  • challenging and fulfilling work where you can use your skills and expertise
  • opportunities for professional development including study assistance
We are committed to creating genuine opportunities for everyone and we welcome applications from

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people(s), people with disability, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse people and

people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

The AIHW has offices in Canberra and Sydney and offers remote work opportunities for many roles.

For more information, visit the Benefits of working for the AIHW page of our website.

Position Summary

The Business and Communications Group comprises four units which support the organisation by providing

Human Resources (HR), internal and external communications, website, finance, payroll, and accommodation

services.

The People and Facilities Unit (PFU) provides internal client service and support for recruitment, learning and

development, work health and safety, workplace relations, workforce reporting, staff performance, reception,

and facilities.

We are a small team with a fun and collaborative culture. We provide a supportive environment where

employees can do their best work and be their best selves while working on rewarding challenges and

making a meaningful impact.

PFU are seeking two (2) enthusiastic and experienced HR Officers to work across a variety of functions within

our team. The successful candidate/s will thrive working at a fast pace under limited direction in a small but

supportive team, and be able to apply sound judgement whilst juggling multiple tasks.

Key skills required include the ability to interpret and apply employment policies and legislation, the ability to

prioritise, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a strong customer service focus and the ability

to work collaboratively within a team environment.

Under limited direction you will:
  • Provide HR advice, support, and guidance to managers and employees across the AIHW, on a range
of HR matters including recruitment, employment conditions, and work health & safety.

  • Lead, or assist in delivering, programs of work such as:
o Mental health and wellbeing initiatives

o Internship, secondment, and graduate programs

o AIHW bulk recruitment rounds

o Enhancements to the AIHW e-Recruit system, Acendre.

  • Manage or support work health & safety cases and incidents.
  • Assist with workforce reporting
  • Perform other HR duties as required.
Selection Criteria

Our ideal candidate will have most or all of the following skills and knowledge:

1. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Human Resources, preferably within the Australian

Public Service (APS).

2. Ability to understand and interpret employment legislation, policies, and procedures related to APS

employment.

3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to professionally present

information and advice to staff and stakeholders in a range of formats.

4. Ability to foster productive working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

5. Ability to multi-task and prioritise delivery of outcomes in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating

adaptability and resilience.

How to Apply

Please submit your application online via the AIHW e-Recruit system. When applying online for the first time,

you will need to register and provide a valid email address.

Your application must include:
1. A summary of your relevant skills and experience and explain why you would be the best person for

the role. Your response should align with the position summary and selection criteria information

above, and must be no more than 750 words.

2. Your current CV and the names of two referees.

Reasonable Adjustment

The AIHW is committed to providing accessible, inclusive and equitable recruitment processes for all

candidates. If you require a reasonable adjustment (at any stage of the recruitment process), you can note

this in your application and provide details of any adjustments required. All efforts will be made to meet your

requirements.

Reasonable adjustments may include but are not limited to additional interview time, being interviewed at a

particular time of day, interview material printed in large font, making allowances for varying communication

styles.

RecruitAbility

The AIHW is committed to supporting the employment and career development of people with

disability. Our participation in APS RecruitAbility means we will progress an applicant who declares that they

have disability to a further stage in the recruitment process, where they opt into RecruitAbility on the

application form and meet the minimum requirements for the role.

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