Job Opportunities in Australia

• Canberra
• Applications close 22 September 2024

About the Department

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government’s economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We do this by:

• Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions
• Investing in science and technology
• Strengthening the resources sector.

The APS and the department offer a clear direction and meaningful work. You will be able to create positive impact in people’s lives whilst contributing to improved outcomes for Australia and our people.

If you would like to feel a strong connection to your work and you are accountable, committed and open to change, join us in shaping Australia’s future.

Please see the APSC’s APS Employee Value Proposition for more information on the benefits and value of employment within the APS.

About the team

We are seeking to fill multiple vacancies across the People branch, specifically in the Recruitment and Establishments teams. The branch is responsible for strategic and operational focussed HR advice and services to support business areas to meet their workforce needs.
The Recruitment team is responsible for assisting with end-to-end recruitment, providing guidance to hiring areas and candidates and making sure that all aspects of recruitment adhere to legislative and policy requirements.
The Establishments team is responsible for the maintenance of the department’s organisation structure, position management and costing details in the department’s Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS) Aurion and associated business processes and rules.
We are committed to exceeding the expectations of our department and ensuring that the work we do adapts to our continually evolving workforce, the work of the department and of the broader Australian Public Service.

Our ideal candidate

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have good interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build productive working relationships.
• Have the demonstrated ability to read, interpret and apply policy and legislation to process decisions.
• Be outcomes focused with demonstrated organisational and time management skills.
• Bring a creative approach to problem solving and a willingness to be part of a broad and dynamic team.
• Have eye for detail with an emphasis on accuracy with well-developed written and verbal communication skills.

Our department has a commitment to inclusion and diversity, with an ambition of being the best possible place to work. This reflects the importance we place on our people and on creating a workplace culture where each and every one of us is valued and respected for our contribution. Our ideal candidate adds to this culture and our workplace in their own way.

What you will do

As a Recruitment Officer , you will:

• Coordinate and manage end-to-end recruitment and onboarding functions in a fast-paced environment – including but not limited to:
  • Advertising
  • Onboarding (contractors as well as new and existing APS employees)
  • Drafting and issuing offers of employment in adherence to APS legislative requirements
  • Providing advice and reviewing selection processes
  • Managing Merit pools
• Provide timely, effective, and efficient recruitment support and advice to stakeholders in line with legislative and policy requirements.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders to support best practice service delivery.
• Maintain accurate HR data and HR records in a variety of different systems and databases including but not limited to our e-Recruitment system and Microsoft Office.
• Assist in responding to incoming email and phone queries.

As an Establishments Officer, you will:

• Contribute to the establishments' function including the management of the department’s organisation structure in the Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS).
• Manage positions in the HRMIS working with stakeholders to ensure positions are within the department’s funding.
• Manage and evaluate establishment business rules and processes that provide a high level of data governance whilst ensuring customers are at the centre of the process.
• Identify and provide feedback on efficiencies and opportunities to improve and/or streamline systems and processes
• Undertake restructures in the HRMIS as necessary by working with a range of stakeholders to ensure a timely implementation whilst maintaining a high level of data quality.
• Undertake regular position data verification processes to ensure consistent high quality data accuracy.
• Liaise with stakeholders to achieve work area and agency goals, including the development and support of complex relationships and maintaining internal and external networks.
• Provide expert advice and interpretation of HR data, including preparing relevant strategic advice where required.
• Contribute to project work across the section and branch, including collaboration and teamwork with others to achieve results.

Eligibility

To be eligible for employment in the APS and the department, candidates must be Australian Citizens.

Positions require a Baseline security clearance and successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.

Notes

A merit pool may be established and used to fill future vacancies within 18 months from the date the vacancy was first advertised in the Gazette.

The department does currently offer flexible work opportunities for many roles. This vacancy is Canberra based, although flexible or remote work arrangements may be considered. Please reach out to the contact officer to discuss this further.

Application information

Your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information. This includes in your application responses, CV and any other documents. The selection panel may not consider applications containing classified information.

Please provide a pitch explaining how your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to this role and why you are the best candidate for the position. Your pitch can contain no more than 500 words and should align to the key duties listed above.

Please complete your application online and provide your current CV with your application. (CVs must be in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format).

Accessible application documentation is available in other formats on request. Please contact recruitment@industry.gov.au or (02) 6276 1235 if you require assistance with your application.

Please refer to our Applying for a position information for additional information on how to apply.

Contact Information

For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Peter Madden on 02 6243 7217 or via email on Pete.Madden@industry.gov.au

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