People And Capability Team (Multiple Opportunities)

Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) is Australia’s national vocational education and training (VET) regulator

About the People and Capability Team

ASQA’s People and Capability Team is a multi-functional human resources (HR) team working in a high profile, fast paced environment. The team works closely with internal stakeholders to identify strategic and operational workforce requirements. 

As a key member of the People and Capability Team, you will contribute to the effective delivery of considered and innovative HR services across ASQA. You will be a self-motivated, excellent communicator, strategic and critical thinker with attention to detail, HR generalist who will specialise in one or more of the following areas:

• recruitment and induction
• learning and development
• workplace health, safety and wellbeing
• diversity and inclusion
• workplace relations
• employment conditions and entitlements
• case management (including conduct, performance management, health and compensation) 
• workforce planning
• building high performance 
• HR Projects
• payroll management

The key duties of the position include:

We are seeking to fill current and future vacancies for:

• EL1 Assistant Directors
• APS6 Senior People and Capability Advisors
• APS5 People and Capability Advisors
• APS4 People and Capability Officers
• APS3 People and Capability Support Officers

Please note - These positions are available as ongoing or non-ongoing opportunities. Non-ongoing opportunities will be offered for a fixed term of up to 12 months, with the potential to be extended or to becoming ongoing. 

Skills and experience 

Our ideal candidates will have:

• a high level of interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to tailor and adapt messaging to target audiences,
• a high level of attention to detail and strong organisational skills, including the ability to work independently to deliver high quality outcomes,
• an ability to understand, interpret and apply relevant legislation and frameworks, and apply good judgement when making decisions,
• demonstrated experience undertaking a broad range of HR administrative activities in relation to the functional areas outlines above (i.e. payroll, recruitment, learning and development, work health and safety),
• the ability to proficiently use information technology (IT) systems, such as SAP and Microsoft Office products, and
• the ability to proactively manage workloads to achieve results, keeping self and others well informed on work progress, and prioritising tasks to meet deadlines in a demanding environment.

Please review the Vacancy Pack (available on our Current Vacancies page) for a full list of duties and selection criteria relevant to each classification and role. 

What we offer

We ensure quality vocational education and training so that students, industry, governments and the community have confidence in the integrity of national qualifications issued by training providers, and that students are protected from any practices that come at the expense of their ability to gain the required competencies. 

You will be joining a dynamic workforce that is dedicated to diversity and inclusion and will support you to thrive in your career.

You will have access to:

• generous leave entitlements
• competitive salary (with clear and transparent salary progression, and scheduled salary increases)
• 15.4% superannuation
• flexible working arrangements that promote work-life balance – including working from home and hybrid working arrangements
• flexible working hours
• professional development opportunities
• health and wellbeing events throughout the year
• free and confidential 24/7 counselling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), available for staff and their family members
• a $300 annual healthy lifestyle allowance
• additional paid time off during the Christmas close-down period

How to apply

You should include the following in your application:

• indication of which APS classification/s (level/s) you would like to be considered for.
• a two-page pitch detailing your skills, background, and experience relevant to the role. 
• a resume/CV, including the name and contact details of two referees. 

Note – when preparing your two-page pitch and resume, you should consider the relevant duties, selection criteria, skills, values and attributes required for the role and classification, as outlined above. Please ensure you provide specific, relevant examples of your work that will demonstrate your ability to perform the role.
Eligibility

Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, you must be Australian Citizen to be employed in the APS unless the Agency Head has agreed, in writing, to the contrary.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks (including a Federal Police Check) and obtain a Baseline security clearance (if they do not already hold a clearance).   
 

Notes

Visit Current Vacancies for more information. 

It is important that you review the Vacancy Pack for more information about these roles, including instructions on what to include in your application before you apply. 

If you have questions about these exciting opportunities, please contact Elizabeth Baxter, Director, People and Capability via ***************@asqa.gov.au. 

These positions are available as an ongoing or non-ongoing opportunities. Non-ongoing opportunities will be offered for a fixed term of up to 12 months, with the potential to becoming ongoing. 

This selection process may be used to establish a merit pool. The merit pool may be accessed to fill ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies for similar roles within ASQA or across the APS over the next 18 months.

Applications close on Sunday, 26 May 2024 at 11:30 pm (AEST).

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability .

Getting to know the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA)

The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) is the national regulator for Australia's vocational education and training (VET) sector. ASQA engages with, and regulates the VET sector to ensure confidence in the VET sector and its outcomes, including internationally. ASQA’s mission is to continuously improve as a regulator, in partnership with the VET sector and to develop a shared understanding of the value of regulation to support quality outcomes for students. ASQA is a professional, responsive and innovative regulator currently undergoing substantial development and growth in response to changes in emphasis in Government policy and expectations of industry. ASQA supports and promotes a strong team culture, a safe, healthy and happy workplace and the sharing of knowledge. For more information about ASQA, please visit www.asqa.gov.au.