Senior Hr Business Partner

• Federal Government opportunity in Sydney CBD with hybrid flexibility
• 6-12 months initial non-ongoing contract
• $100,547 - $115,000 + 15.4% superannuation

Our Client is Australian Government's national cancer control agency, and aims to reduce the impact of all cancers and improve outcomes and experiences for all people affected by cancer. Established in 2006, they provide leadership and vision, support to consumers and health professionals, and make recommendations to the government about cancer policy and priorities.
The role
Reporting to the Assistant Director, HR and Corporate, the Senior HR Business Partner will be responsible for providing HR- related advice and information to management and other employees, and effective management of a range of HR functions such as recruitment, performance development and HR case management.
The Senior HR Business Partner requires a range of HR skills, knowledge and experience, including the ability to provide advice consistent with best practice principles and standards along with a solid understanding of the APS HR framework. Additionally, strong interpersonal skills; the ability to work independently as well as part of a team; and the capacity to be responsive, discreet and flexible in dealing with complex and/or sensitive issues.
Key accountabilities will include:

• Manage and coordinate recruitment, selection and induction processes including the review of employment contracts;
• Manage internal HR processes in accordance with Cancer Australia's Enterprise Agreement and HR policies and procedures;
• Assist in the development, implementation and review of HR strategy, policies and procedures including recruitment, performance development, change management and employee relations;
• Partner with branches and business units, including provision of general HR advice and responses to queries regarding the application of HR policies and procedures.
• Actively manage work health and safety.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor degree in HR or relevant discipline or equivalent experience;
• Significant knowledge of and the ability to apply the APS's management framework, other relevant legislation and associated policies, guidelines and procedures relevant to recruitment, workforce planning, and capability development;
• Experience in MS Office Suite (and preferably APSjobs);
• Demonstrated experience providing high-level advice on industrial relations and HR policy matters;
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), negotiation skills including developing and maintaining productive working relationships with members of the team, employees and stakeholders; along with the ability to respond sensitively to complex matters and ensure attention to detail in written communication.

To be eligible it is essential that applicants hold Australian Citizenship and will undergo a police background check prior to commencement.
If you are interested in this role, please do APPLY NOW with your resume and expression of interest in MS Word format or call Karen on 02 9200 3677 for more information.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.