Job Opportunities in Australia

• Canberra or remote-based work considered

PLEASE NOTE, THIS OPPORTUNITY IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT COMMONWEALTH EMPLOYEES.

Type of temporary opportunity: Temporary s26 Transfer
Duration of opportunity: 2 years
Working arrangement: Full Time
Classification: Executive Level 1
Contact Officer: Kristy Carey, (02) 6202 3593
Closing Date: 11:30PM AEST, Thursday 26 September 2024


What you will do

EL1 Assistant Directors in the Employment Policy team lead projects and develop policy advice in support of the APS Employment Framework. This includes developing policy and legislative solutions to complex problems and supporting agencies to understand their obligations. The role also includes supporting the Employment Policy Advice line by providing Tier 2 support and undertaking second tier reviews.

Skills and capabilities we need

Our ideal candidate has:

• Experience across a broad suite of HR/employment areas
• An understanding of the APS Employment Framework
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfort in operating with a degree of ambiguity and ability to problem solve
• A high level of resilience and a growth mindset
• Demonstrated experience in utilising judgement to manage complex HR matters
• Sound skills in building and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders and clients to cultivate effective professional networks, and
• A passion for collaboration and is a team player who is flexible to shifting priorities.

What you will gain from the experience

Are you a HR professional looking to take your career to the next level by broadening your experience and knowledge base? If so, then a transfer to the Employment Policy team at the APSC might be just the opportunity you’re looking for.

This is a unique role for a HR professional as:

• it affords you the opportunity to work at a whole-of-system level, so you get a unique perspective on the entire APS
• rather than working as part of a HR function in a Corporate team, this position is part of the business itself – directly supporting the Australian Public Service Commissioner in fulfilling his employment-related statutory functions under the Public Service Act 1999, and
• you get to be at the forefront of shaping policy for the whole of the Australian Public Service.

If that sounds interesting, and you’re keen to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, contributing to the development of innovative solutions, then we want you!

About our team

This role sits within the APSC’s Integrity, Performance & Employment Policy branch so you will also have the opportunity to partner with colleagues to support the promotion and application of the APS Employment Principles, Values and Code of Conduct across the Australian Public Service.

Additional Information

• Please note, this opportunity is only open to current APS employees.
• To commence the application process, you will need to select the begin button below. You will need to submit a ‘statement of claims’ of no more than 300 words, upload a current CV and supply the contact details for two referees.
• The Australian Public Service Commission is committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workforce. We welcome applications from across our community including, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, mature aged employees and carers.