APS4 and APS5 Human Resource Officer - Canberra, Australia - AIHW Australian Institute of Health & Welfare

Description

Position: Human Resources Officer

Classification: APS Level 4 and APS Level 5

Location: Canberra ACT

Job Reference: 043_04/24

Group: Business and Technology Group

Unit: People and Facilities Unit

Engagement Type:

Ongoing | Non-ongoing (There are currently two ongoing opportunities available,

one APS 4 and one APS 5. This process may be used to fill future vacancies, including

non-ongoing opportunities for up to 12 months with possibility of extension)

Full-time or part-time

Advertised: Commonwealth Gazette (15 April 2024)

Closing Date: 11:30pm, 29 April 2024

More information: Visit our Careers Page and the AIHW Enterprise Agreement

This recruitment exercise may be used to fill similar positions in over the coming 18 months.

About the AIHW

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) provides reliable, regular and relevant information and

statistics on Australia's health and welfare.

We are committed to providing high quality, national data and analysis across the health, housing and

community services sectors. This covers a wide range of areas, from health and welfare expenditure,

hospitals, disease and injury, disability and mental health, to ageing, disadvantaged and vulnerable

populations, homelessness, and Indigenous health and welfare.

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 achieve top ten rankings in

staff engagement, leadership, communication, innovation, and wellbeing scales out of 101 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 and leave provisions

• 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 First

Nations 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.

Position Summary

The Business and Technology Group delivers the corporate functions which support the organisation by

providing Human Resources (HR), Finance, ICT, and accommodation services.

The People and Facilities Unit (PFU) provides internal client service and support for recruitment, learning and

development, work health and safety, workplace relations, workforce reporting, staff performance, reception,

and facilities.

We are a small team with a fun and collaborative culture. We provide a supportive environment where

employees can do their best work and be their best selves while working on rewarding challenges and

making a meaningful impact.

We cross-skill our team members to help develop broad HR knowledge and skills, and to ensure our work

stays interesting. We are therefore seeking enthusiastic HR Officers to join our Recruitment team within the

PFU, who are interested in working across a variety of Human Resource functions. We have a vacancy

available at the APS 4 and at the APS 5 level.

The HR Officer is an integral part of the team. You will be given the opportunity to contribute your expertise

to practices, policies, and processes that will positively shape the recruitment needs of the AIHW now and

into the future.

To be successful in this role, you will have strong organisational skills, excellent communication and

interpersonal skills, a high level of attention to detail, and a positive customer service-driven attitude. You will

be someone who thrives working in a fast-paced environment, be able to apply sound judgement, and who

effectively manages competing priorities. In return, you will be supported by a small close-knit team, gain

broader experience across various HR functions, and work closely with team leaders on key projects.

In accordance with the relevant APS work level standards, and with the support of your Team Leader, you

will:

• Partner with business areas to provide expert, solutions-focused, legislatively compliant, and

contemporary HR advice on a range of HR functions, primarily recruitment.

• Administer the e-Recruit system including managing end-to-end processes, from advertising to

onboarding.

• Deliver day-to-day recruitment processes including:

o providing accurate, innovative advice to stakeholders across the agency and at Senior

Executive level about best practice recruitment processes

o briefing Selection Panels and assisting them with the recruitment process

o managing the recruitment inbox to respond to queries from both applicants and Selection

Panels

o preparing commencement documentation such as contracts and payroll information

o coordination of the onboarding process for new starters including initiating police checks

and administering probation

o managing the temporary employment register and

o reporting.

• Process and respond to a range of HR requests/forms via the digital service desk.

• Provide accurate and timely advice and assistance to both staff and managers in relation to HR

policies, procedures, and employment conditions.

• Contribute to team planning and continuous business improvements to ensure high quality, efficient

and effective Recruitment and HR services are delivered for the AIHW.

• With the assistance of the APS 4s, the APS 5 will lead the delivery of recruitment initiatives including

internships, secondments, the graduate program, and AIHW bulk recruitment processes.

Selection Criteria

Our ideal candidates will have the following skills and knowledge:

1. Well-developed organisational skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast

paced environment.

2. Demonstrated ability to use your expertise to problem solve, provide accurate advice, and foster

effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders.

3. The ability to communicate with influence including listening actively and clearly articulating your

message in oral and written forms to provide a high-quality client service experience.

4. Well-developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to work within, and contribute to, a team.

5. The ability to act with integrity, showing accountability, sound judgement and professionalism.

Relevant qualifications in Human Resources or APS recruitment experience, particularly with an e

recruitment system such as Hire Road or similar, will be highly regarded.

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. Details of which classification you are applying for, or both, 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.

Reasonable Adjustment

The AIHW is committed to providing accessible, inclusive and equitable recruitment processes for all

candidates. If you require a reasonable adjustment (at any stage of the recruitment process), you can note

this in your application and provide details of any adjustments required. All efforts will be made to meet your

requirements.

Reasonable adjustments may include but are not limited to additional interview time, being interviewed at a

particular time of day, interview material printed in large font, making allowances for varying communication

styles.

The AIHW is committed to supporting the employment and career development of people with

disability. Our participation in APS RecruitAbility means we will progress an applicant who declares that they

have disability to a further stage in the recruitment process, where they opt into RecruitAbility on the

application form and meet the minimum requirements for the role.