Strategic Adviser, People and Culture

3 days ago


Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Full time

Develop and deliver a people and culture strategy in a large organisation
- Utilise your abiltiy to think at a big picture level
- Drive continuous improvement

We have an exciting ongoing opportunity for a Strategic Adviser in our People and Culture team
Reporting to the Executive Director, People and Culture, this position plays a critical role developing and implementing a People & Culture (P&C) strategy across all P&C functions (industrial, human resource operations, learning and development, organisational development and occupational health and safety).
The role requires an individual to have exceptional knowledge and experience across the full range of P&C functions and proven ability to develop and deliver on P&C strategy in a large organisation.
The position manages emerging issues and areas of risk and ensures effective management of divisional accountabilities and responses including strategic planning, staff communications and training, executive coordination and corporate reporting.
In addition, the role will require strategic leadership and advisory role and is responsible for ensuring the Office of the Executive Director operates effectively and efficiently.

**Key to being successful in this role includes**:

- Managing relationships with senior stakeholders, both internal and external,
- Understanding the industrial and government environment to resolve complex issues and provide strategic advice
- The ability to think at a big picture level and develop actions
- Being able to deal with concepts and complexity comfortably

For more information on the accountabilities and key selection criteria, qualifications and/or requirements for the role please refer to the attached Position Description.
VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS POLICY
The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment that is safe and without risk to the health of its workers and clients. The department may require its employees to be fully vaccinated against preventable diseases such as the current coronavirus (COVID-19). The department's COVID-19 Vaccination requirements policy (Word) outlines the requirements for existing employees, other workplace participants and prospective employees. Subject to exceptions, only employees or other workplace participants with up-to-date vaccination status (see definitions section of the policy) against COVID-19 and who provide evidence of their Vaccination Status are permitted to work for the department outside their ordinary place of residence. For this role, you are required to submit proof of vaccination prior to commencement. Please refer to the above link for more information.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.



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