APS6 Senior HR Advisor

18 hours ago

Canberra n Capital Territory, Australia Hays Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year
  • Influence national HR policy and workplace relations frameworks
  • Strong leadership support and meaningful stakeholder engagement
  • Flexible working arrangements available

Your new company

Join a respected federal government agency based in Canberra, where your expertise in HR policy and workplace relations will contribute to shaping national employment frameworks. This organisation is committed to delivering best-practice solutions and fostering a collaborative, forward-thinking work environment.

Your new role

As the Senior HR Advisor (Policy), you'll play a key role in developing and delivering strategic HR and workplace relations policies. Working within a dedicated Workplace Relations team, you'll consult with stakeholders across the agency, the APS, and state and territory jurisdictions to support workforce priorities.

You'll be responsible for:

  • Researching and analysing complex HR policy and legislative issues
  • Providing expert policy advice and recommendations under tight timeframes
  • Supporting the implementation of the organisation's Enterprise Agreement
  • Preparing reports, briefs, and correspondence for internal and government use
  • Providing secretariat support to the National Consultative Committee
  • Engaging with key stakeholders including unions and agency delegates

What you'll need to succeed

All applicants must be
Australian citizens
to be considered. Baseline clearance highly desirable.

  • Strong technical knowledge of HR policy, workplace relations, and employment legislation
  • Proven experience in developing strategic HR frameworks
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Advanced research and analytical capabilities
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills
  • Experience in the APS enterprise bargaining process
  • High level of initiative, judgement, and personal drive

What you'll get in return

  • APS6 level role offering meaningful work in a high-profile government agency
  • Opportunity to influence national HR policy and workplace relations frameworks
  • Collaborative team environment with strong leadership support
  • Canberra-based position with flexible working arrangements available

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact your Hays recruitment consultant.

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