Director, Human Resources Operations

vor 3 Wochen


Canberra, Österreich ClearCompany Vollzeit
Geoscience Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Cultures, and to elders past and present.

About us
Geoscience Australia is Australia's pre-eminent public sector geoscience organisation. We are the nation's trusted advisor on the geology and geography of Australia. We apply science and technology to describe and understand the Earth for the benefit of Australia. We apply our diverse professional expertise, our deep and trusted knowledge, our national-scale Earth observation infrastructure and our strong partnerships, to the opportunities and challenges that face our nation.

Our culture
Our strength lies in our people, including our diversity in backgrounds, skills and experiences, and the way we work together to respond to the emerging needs of our work. We value diversity in gender, backgrounds, culture, and experiences of our employees and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace culture that ensures everyone has equal opportunity to contribute, participate and progress. Applications from people who reflect this diversity are encouraged.

Our workplace is committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees and offers a variety of flexible working arrangements to enhance flexibility, including remote working arrangements.

What we can offer you
When you work at Geoscience Australia you will have access to a range of benefits and the opportunity to experience a workplace culture that truly values and promotes diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging. To learn more about our competitive salary, free onsite parking, generous flexible working arrangements and the role you can play in growing our culture click here .

The key duties of the position include
The role
Reporting to the Chief Human Resources (HR) Officer, and as the Director of HR Operations, you will lead the management of all HR operation functions, including workplace relations, pay and conditions, performance and conduct, wellbeing and rehabilitation, recruitment, learning and development, and entry programs.

Your role also involves developing strategies to enhance HR efficiency, collaborating and advising senior leadership to support and align HR initiatives with our organisational goals, and ensuring compliance with employment laws and policies while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and promoting employee wellbeing and engagement.

Success in this role requires on effective leadership, strategic thinking, and a commitment to driving positive organisational outcomes through HR operations.

In this role you will:
  • provide strategic leadership and operational management of the HR operation functions to ensure the delivery and continuous improvement of professional and effective services
  • interpret policies and relevant legislation, advise on HR matters, and provide advice and support across the organisation relating to the functions you lead
  • develop and implement strategies to enhance HR operational efficiency and effectiveness, aligned with Geoscience Australia's objectives
  • lead and develop a team of HR professionals (approximately 12), fostering a culture of continuous improvement
  • collaborate with your HR executive level peers to ensure alignment between operational and strategic HR initiatives

The successful candidate will need to:
  • lead the embodiment of inclusive leadership, collaboration, and integrity
  • apply strong judgement and be able to capitalise on innovative alternatives
  • demonstrate resilience and take personal accountability for the quality of advice and delivery of results
  • challenge the status quo effectively and respectively.

Are you unsure about applying?
Did you know that a Hewlett Packard internal report found that men apply for jobs when they meet an average of 60 per cent of the job requirements? Women and other people from diverse backgrounds tend to only apply when they check every box. If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on what we are looking for, please still apply or get in touch with the contact officer to learn more about the role.

To Apply
Please visit thecareers pageof our website to submit your application via our e-Recruit system. Your application should include:
  • Your resume (no more than 3 pages)
  • A brief statement (no more than 750 words) outlining your transferable skills, experience and capabilities related to the role and the value you would bring to Geoscience Australia. Ensure you take into consideration the information provided above on what the successful candidate will need to demonstrate to be successful.

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Charlie Middleton, charlie.middleton@ga.gov.au
To learn more about applying for roles within the Australian Public Services please review, ' Applying for an APS job: cracking the code'. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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