Assistant Director - Canberra, Australia - SOS Recruitment Australia

SOS Recruitment Australia

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Canberra, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Web Ref: 17665
Non-ongoing 12-month contract | Canberra Location | $ $83.30 Per Hour plus 10.5% Superannuation

OVERVIEW
Our Federal Government client is currently seeking an experienced Assistant Director to join their team. Within this role you will be responsible for a broad range of human resources activities and functions.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

In conjunction with the Director, provide leadership and support and encourage continuous improvement and development of staff.
Provide advice on, manage or deliver a range of human resources functions including:
Workforce planning and analytics
Work health and safety (including rehabilitation and case management)
Recruitment
Support, develop or lead the implementation of new policies and associated systems
Workplace relations
Learning and development
Payroll services for departmental staff and Members of
Perform relevant project and research work, including across the department and Parliamentary Service, to develop and draft policies and procedures relating to people
Support the development and delivery of peoplerelated initiatives to departmental employees by monitoring issues within the department and implementing appropriate

EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENTS

Highlevel leadership and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work within a small team dealing with complex issues
Experience in the delivery of human resources functions in accordance with relevant legislation and policy requirements
Excellent communication skills, including highlevel liaison and negotiation, and the ability to develop good working relationships
A strong practical understanding of current workforce challenges and initiatives in people management matters
The ability to prioritise, deliver outcomes and respond flexibly as priorities and issues
Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline or equivalent experience in a similar role is

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