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SalaryThe department plays a key role in the Australian Government's agenda to create jobs and build a stronger, more resilient and competitive economy. Our work builds on Australia's existing strengths, supports businesses to grow, and drives new opportunities for long-term productivity growth and prosperity. The success of the department helps Australia recover from the economic consequences of COVID-19 and adapt to its ongoing effects. Through our work, we support the government's economic recovery plan and help to deliver a better future for all Australians.
About the Team
The Australian Radioactive Waste Agency (ARWA), a newly established Commonwealth Agency, has a unique opportunity to lead and shape the future of Australia's expertise in radioactive waste management with a dynamic, multidisciplinary team working together to implement the Government's commitment to the safe and secure management of the nation's radioactive waste.
The Human Resources (HR) team, which is part of the Agency's Corporate Services Group, provides proactive strategic and operational HR advice and support by working in partnership with business areas. Reporting to the Manager Corporate Services, Assistant Manager, Human Resources is a diverse role working with multiple teams to support ARWA's people. They are responsible for the delivery of business planning and working collaboratively with the business to deliver the human resource management function for the Agency.
Our ideal candidate
Essential:
- Extensive experience in human resource management including HR systems and reporting
- Proven experience in provision of complex HR advice and support
- Demonstrated ability to influence key stakeholders in order to achieve effective outcomes
- Proven ability to contribute to the development of HR policies and strategies to support agency goals and initiatives
- High level knowledge of government legislation, policies, procedures and systems, particularly related to human resources inclusive of APS guidelines and standards as they apply
- Well-developed interpersonal skills that foster trust and cooperation, and a proven ability to work effectively and with integrity within a politically sensitive environment
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fluid environment, remaining flexible, agile and adaptable supporting colleagues at short notice.
- Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills including good influencing skills and proven ability in writing and editing high level documentation and reports
- Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to promoting and creating a safe and inclusive work environment.
Tertiary qualification in Human Resources Management/Business Management, or relevant experience working in human resources
Our department has a commitment to inclusion and diversity, with an ambition of being the best possible place to work. This reflects the importance we place on our people and on creating a workplace culture where each and every one of us is valued and respected for our contribution. Our ideal candidate adds to this culture and our workplace in their own way.
What you will do
As the Assistant Manager HR you will be responsible for providing advice and support on a range of HR matters, liaising with internal and external stakeholders and maintaining effective working relationships.
The duties may include but are not limited to:
- Manage the development and implementation of diversity and inclusion strategies and plans for ARWA.
- Provide strategic advice, problem solving and issues management in relation to learning and development.
- Work with the business areas to design effective learning and development strategies and programs for their staff.
- Lead consultation with internal stakeholders about learning and development needs and activities.
- Contributing to the development, interpretation, consultation and application of human resource related policies, procedures and guidance material.
- Providing HR support, guidance, and advice to managers regarding recruitment, talent management and succession planning.
- Managing, resolving and responding to a range of employee enquiries in accordance with the DISR Enterprise Agreement, work practices and relevant legislation.
- Researching, interpreting and applying an extensive knowledge of the APS-HR legislation, APSC policy and the current DISR Enterprise Agreement requirements to provide advice
- Providing support to managers and employees to enable them to build a positive inclusive culture in line with ARWA's vision, the APS Values and Code of Conduct.
- Driving continuous improvement of HR systems and processes, implementing changes based on feedback to facilitate business improvement.
- Lead, coordinate and contribute to human resources project work, and the delivery of HR initiatives and strategies.
To be eligible for employment in the APS and the department, candidates must be Australian Citizens.
Positions require a Baseline security clearance and successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.
Security Clearance
This position requires a Baseline security clearance. The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.
Notes
A merit pool may be established and used to fill future vacancies within 18 months from the date the vacancy was first advertised in the Gazette.
The department does currently offer flexible work opportunities for many roles. This vacancy is Adelaide based, although flexible or remote work arrangements may be considered. Please reach out to the contact officer to discuss this further.
How to apply
Your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information. This includes in your application responses, CV and any other documents. The selection panel may not consider applications containing classified information.
Please provide a pitch explaining how your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to this role and why you are the best candidate for the position. Your pitch can contain no more than 750 words and should align to the key duties listed above.
Please complete your application online and provide your current CV with your application. (CVs must be in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format).
Accessible application documentation is available in other formats on request. Please contact or (02) 6276 1235 if you require assistance with your application.
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Contact information
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Advertised: 31 Jan 2023 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 14 Feb 2023 11:55 PM Cen. Australia Daylight Time
