AddressSenior Human Resources Advisor
About ACECQA
We want children in Australia to have the best start in life.
We provide national leadership on the implementation of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and collaborate with the Australian and state and territory governments to:
- Improve outcomes for children and families in early education and care.
- ACECQA's values are based on putting children at the centre of everything we do.
- Join an expert team working across governments at the national level.
We strive for innovation and continuous improvement and are committed to keeping the sector and the community informed with the latest developments in early childhood education and care.
The Role
The Senior Human Resources Adviser is responsible for working with the HR Manager and HR team in the execution, delivery and implementation of varied HR projects, policies and new initiatives related to organisational development topics such as wellbeing, hybrid working, performance management, leadership development and learning and development. The role will lead the end-to-end review and implementation of HR strategies and policies in line with the ACECQA Enterprise Agreement 2022-2025 and key organisational priorities.
This role is Fixed-term (12 months) and full time ACECQA Band 6/7 ($115,573 - $157,030)
About You
To be successful in this role you will need:
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of HR theory, principles, legislation and trends, as well as HR best practices in public and private sector applied to clear strategic plans and interventions, and advice to clients
- Demonstrated ability to lead the development and implementation of HR strategies and policies
- High-level project management skills with a record of successfully delivering projects through to completion
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to prepare documentation for various audiences, advise and negotiate with senior stakeholders and maintain discretion
- High-level research and problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and recommend solutions to issues
- Demonstrated ability to exercise independence, judgement and initiative
While not essential, the following attributes will greatly assist you in the role:
- A degree or higher level education in a relevant field such as Human Resources management
- L&D system experience (Go1, LearnUpon or similar platforms)
ACECQA is committed to removing barriers and opening up opportunities. As an employer we seek to ensure people with differing needs and abilities have the same opportunities to successfully gain skills, knowledge and experience through work, social activities, education and training irrespective of their age, disability, colour, race, gender, religion, sexuality, family responsibilities, or location. In particular, we are committed to improving opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
You must have the right to work and live in Australia to apply for this role.
The successful candidate will be required to consent to a national police check.
How to apply
The closing date for applications is 19 May 2024 at 11.59pm.
Important Note: Please ensure you follow the recruitment process outlined below, otherwise you may not be considered for the role.
To apply, please register with the ACECQA Recruitment Candidate Portal, navigate to Senior Human Resources Advisor vacancy and click Apply for Job. The application process will require you to:
- Attach a CV of no more than 5 pages which demonstrates your ability to meet the criteria contained in the position description.
- Provide the details of at least two referees that cover the last 3 years of employment.
Targeted Questions
- Can you provide examples of your experience in implementing organisational development initiatives in previous roles? How do you stay updated with the latest trends and best practice in organisational development?
- Can you provide an example of a time when you successfully collaborated with multiple stakeholders to achieve a specific objective or project milestone? How did you prioritise their needs and interests while ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
All complete applications will be acknowledged.
More Information
If you have any questions about the recruitment process please email the HR team at .
Notice to agencies
ACECQA will not accept applications from any source other than directly from a candidate for this vacancy. Recruitment agencies must have received instructions from ACECQA in relation to a specific vacancy in order to submit applications on behalf of candidates.
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