El1 Human Resource Manager

Position: Human Resources Manager

Classification: Executive Level 1

Location: Canberra ACT

Job Reference: #126_09/24

Group: Business and Technology Group

Unit: People and Facilities Unit

**Salary**: $115,126 - $128,425 plus superannuation

Engagement Type: Ongoing

Advertised: Commonwealth Gazette Tuesday, 24 September 2024

Closing Date: 11:30pm, Monday 7 October 2024

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

A merit pool may be established from this recruitment exercise and used to fill similar positions within the Institute

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 achieved top ten rankings in

staff engagement, communication, and wellbeing scales out of 104 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

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 are seeking an HR professional to lead a small team in delivering the required outcomes for our Work

Health & Safety and Workplace Diversity functions. These outcomes include upskilling the team, case

management, improving our processes, and leading relevant HR projects. While experience in WHS is

preferred, experience in other aspects of HR will also be highly valued.

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated experience in, and sound knowledge of, Work Health & Safety or Workplace Diversity

(or the ability to quickly acquire the required knowledge), including the ability to understand and

interpret APS employment legislation, policies, and procedures.

2. The ability to incorporate knowledge and experience into the continuous improvement of agency
- specific HR initiatives, policies, and processes.

3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to provide forthright advice

and negotiate mutually beneficial outcomes.

4. Ability to foster productive working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

5. Excellent leadership qualities including the ability to lead a small high-performing team to achieve

outcomes.

Eligibility
- be an Australian citizen
- undergo any required pre-employment checks, including a police records check
- obtain and maintain a valid Security Clearance if required by the institute

How to Apply

1. 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 contact details for at least two referees, one of which must be your current or

most recent supervisor.

Reasonable Adjustment

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

requirements.

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

particular time of day, interview material printe