Manager, People Support, Executive Level 2, Chief

Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane
- Applications close 14 April

**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**:
People Branch sits within the department's Enabling and Business Services Group and is responsible for strategic and operational focussed HR advice and services to support business areas to meet their workforce needs. We support and enable our people to deliver the government's agenda in a safe, diverse and inclusive environment.

We lead and manage the department's functions for:

- Employee Relations
- Performance, Capability and Talent
- Work Health Safety and Wellbeing
- Attraction, Recruitment and Employment Programs
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Workforce Planning and HR Reporting

**The opportunity**:
Whether you're an experienced APS HR professional or looking to start out in your APS career, we are seeking an experienced, and awesome HR practitioner to lead and develop the department's People Support team.

**What's in it for you?**:

- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, facilitation, engagement, and coaching skills
- A demonstrated ability to deliver quality outcomes in a dynamic environment with competing priorities
- A passion for helping to shape and improve an organisation and people's lives.
- A high level of written communication skills, including the ability to develop briefs, correspondence, and project documentation
- A demonstrated ability to successfully lead projects from conception to completion
- The ability to influence and communicate effectively with people, including our Executive
- Knowledge of relevant legislation

**What you will do**:

- Lead a team responsible for the delivery of people-centric rehabilitation and performance management initiatives ] with a geographically dispersed workforce.
- Help shape the strategic direction of the branch and the department's corporate agenda.
- Build leadership and manager capabilities across the department through the delivery of best practice policies, procedures, and coaching.
- Manage the department's current Rehabilitation Management System to ensure compliance with legislation.
- Manage a project of to provide upgrades to or the procurement of a new Case management and Work Health and Safety system.
- Coach and develop the team and drive innovation and continuous improvement.
- Oversee the resolution of complex/high-risk matters, and case management issues.
- Oversee the preparation of complex and sensitive correspondence, briefs, and documentation in a timely manner for senior executives and external regulators and courts/arbitrators.
- Build and sustain effective working relationships with stakeholders across all levels, internal and external to the department, APS and private sectors.

**Eligibility**:
**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 currently offers flexible work opportunities for many roles. This vacancy can be filled from various locations and flexible or remote work arrangements will be considered. Please reach out to the contact officer to discuss this further.

Please provide responses explaining:

- How you lead your teams and set them up for success.
- How have you put an early intervention strategy into practice?

Each response should consist of no more than 250 words (750 total).

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