APS6 Senior Human Resources Advisor

Job Description

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 achieved top ten rankings in staff engagement, communication, and wellbeing scales out of 104 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 excellent leave provisions including leave that supports your cultural or religious commitments challenging and fulfilling work where you can use your skills and expertise opportunities for professional development including study assistance We are committed to creating genuine opportunities for everyone and we welcome applications from 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. A bit about us The Business and Technology Group delivers the corporate functions which support the organisation by providing Human Resources (HR), finance, ICT, and accommodation services. The Human Resources teams provide internal client service and support for workplace relations, workforce reporting, recruitment, learning and development, diversity and inclusion, work health and safety, and staff performance. Why you want to work with us In short, we are a great team! We are inclusive and vibrant, and we thrive on collaboration and fun. We work together to get the job done through sharing our knowledge, encouraging new ideas, and celebrating successes. We provide a supportive environment where you can be yourself while working on rewarding challenges and making a meaningful impact at the institute. About you We are seeking an enthusiastic HR professional with experience in workforce reporting, workplace relations, or HR policy. You will ideally have a good level of experience in providing HR advice to managers and employees. You will gather, analyse, and interpret workforce information to create accurate and meaningful workforce reports, and to inform workforce strategies and initiatives. Strong Excel skills, good attention to detail, and an aptitude for workforce reporting are required for this role. Duties of the role The main duties of the Senior Human Resources Advisor include: Providing accurate, timely, and succinct advice on a broad range of HR matters, verbally and in writing. Assisting in the review or development of HR policies and procedures to align with the AIHW’s Enterprise Agreement (EA). Leading the coordination of survey and reporting activities such as the APS Employee Census, gender equality reporting, and the annual APS Agency Survey. Developing and implementing HR initiatives, including improved workforce reporting and HR resources such as intranet pages. Assisting with other reporting functions including drafting Executive Committee and Board papers, annual report content, and Questions on Notice responses. Providing secretariat support to the AIHW’s Consultative Committee. Eligibility: To be eligible to apply for this vacancy, you must: be an Australian citizen. undergo any required pre-employment checks, including a police records check. obtain and maintain a valid Security Clearance if required by the institute. a probationary period of six months will apply to any new engagement to the APS. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr