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
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
- Lead, or assist in delivering, programs of work such as:
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.
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.