Job Opportunities in Australia

Our Department Values
Our values set the direction for what it means to work in our department. They inform the standard and expectations of behaviours, skills and capabilities and the attributes we currently have, will continually work to achieve and develop, and that we use to acknowledge and attract, retain and recruit into our department.

The department supports workplace diversity and values the contribution of people from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people with cultural and linguistic diversity, and LGBTQIA+ people. The department is committed to achieving gender equality and, in particular, supporting women’s progression into senior leadership.

The opportunity we have available
The People Branch supports the department to achieve its strategic outcomes by providing a range of client-focused advice and essential services.

We do this through building and sustaining a workplace culture of inclusivity, integrity and professionalism, reflective of a modern and responsive public service. We support diversity and value the contribution of people from diverse backgrounds.

The Recruitment Team is a dedicated professional team seeking to fill one ongoing APS5 position. The role available will see you working across the branch and wider business areas to contribute to the department’s objective to attract, retain and develop the right people for the right jobs at the right time.

Key responsibilities for the APS 5 officer will include:

• duties that are moderate to complex in nature and effectively manage competing priorities
• assisting to manage the day-to-day operations of the Team, including supporting managers and team members
• facilitation of recruitment consultations to business areas to inform them of best practice
• advertising in press and APSJobs and managing end-to-end recruitment processes
• update recruitment material as necessary (e.g. guidance documents, SOPs, templates, intranet content, etc.)
• management of inbox, including answering more complex queries
• contributing to recruitment strategies, policies and continuous improvement of processes, systems and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and APS policy and practices
• other duties as directed

Who are we looking for?
The successful candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate their capability against the APS level 5 Work level standards and have:

• Experience in or demonstrated ability to quickly learn managing end-to-end APS recruitment as part of an in-house recruitment function serving internal stakeholders
• Understanding of or demonstrated ability to quickly learn the Public Service Act, APS Commissioner’s Directions, and other relevant restrictions and guidelines that relate to APS recruitment
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
• Experience with SAP and Success Factors is highly desirable but not mandatory
• Ability to build strong relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders to ensure the best possible hiring outcome is achieved
• Ability to communicate to internal and external audiences as well as good verbal, written and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail

What else can we offer?
We are dedicated to fostering personal and professional development, empowering individuals to set goals, acquire new skills, and cultivate unique qualities that define who they are. We believe that this not only leads to a more fulfilling and happier life but also enhances the overall quality of our work. Some of the benefits we offer include:

• Access to our study Assistance Program that provides paid leave and financial support for you to undertake courses of study that contribute to the improvements of your professional skills and knowledge relevant to our work and broader Australian Public Service.
  
• Through our investment in learning and development opportunities, and a positive performance culture, we provide diverse career pathways for our people to enable their mobility and adapt in a rapidly changing world.
  
• Networking opportunities across the branch and wider department through daily engagement with stakeholders.
  
• Access to join our 6 staff-led diversity networks which promote a culture of inclusion to enhance work performance and the wellbeing of all staff
  
• Flexible working opportunities, including part time hours, home based work and job sharing.
  
• We offer generous leave entitlements of 20 days personal circumstances leave per year and 150 hours of paid annual leave (based on a full-time employee), plus a range of other miscellaneous leave options to support you.
  
  

Eligibility requirements
Employment with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is subject to conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999 including:

• Citizenship: candidates must be an Australian citizen at the time of submitting your application.
• Health Assessment: the preferred candidate may be required to undergo a medical examination conducted by the department’s preferred medical provider.
• Security Clearance: the successful candidate must be able to obtain and/or maintain a security clearance at Baseline level. You must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information. You must have lived in Australia, or have a checkable background, for at least the preceding five years for Baseline Vetting clearances. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website.

How to apply
Applications for this opportunity close at 11.59pm AEST, 22 September 2024

In applying for this position, you are not required to address individual selection criteria. Rather, you should provide a statement of no more than one page outlining your background, capabilities and experiences, and how these align with the advertised role. You should also provide a tailored CV, no more than 3 pages. The capabilities and behaviours required to be successful for this role are identified in the ‘Who are we looking for’ section.

Your application should be received through the department’s online recruitment system. Applications via Indeed will not be accepted.

If you experience any issues with the system please contact the recruitment team on 02 6136 8989 or via email at recruitment@infrastructure.gov.au to discuss an alternative way to submit your application.

Please advise the contact officer if you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. The department is committed to the accessibility of our systems. If you identify as someone with disability and you require accessibility assistance or more information, please email Diversityand Inclusion@infrastructure.gov.au

Timeline and assessment
A selection panel will be established to assess your suitability against the advertised role. The panel usually contains three panel members from the department, with one from a different area.

We are looking to establish a merit pool from this process for any future ongoing and non-ongoing opportunities.

Anticipated timeline for recruitment milestone dates:
Applications open: 11 September 2024
Applications close: 22 September 2024
Application shortlisting: 25 September 2024
Further assessments: 30 September 2024
Selection report finalised: 3 October 2024
Offers and announcements: 7 October 2024

Your application will be assessed against the requirements of the job and the Work Level Standards. Once the entire applicant pool has been assessed, the panel will create a shortlist of applicants. If your application is shortlisted, you may be asked to undertake further assessment, this may include interviews, and reference checks.

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