Workplace Relations The Workplace Relations team is responsible for maintaining ASD's (non-SES) employment conditions, including associated policies. The team provides specialist advice on workplace relations matters, undertakes formal consultation with employees and unions, manages workplace grievances and reviews, and supports the development and implementation of employment-related policy and strategic initiatives. The team works closely with stakeholders across ASD to ensure employment frameworks remain contemporary, compliant and aligned with organisational requirements.

As a member of the Workplace Relations team, you will provide advice and support on ASD terms and conditions of employment, HR policies and workplace relations matters. The role contributes to a range of functions, including staff consultative committees, HR delegations, secondments, workplace grievances, Individual Determinations, out-postings (remote work arrangements) and pay-related matters, and works closely with stakeholders across the Agency to support effective and contemporary employment practices. The ASD 6 Workplace Relations Officer role is available in Canberra and Melbourne.

An ASD 6 Workplace Relations Officer is accountable under limited direction to:

- Engaging with internal stakeholders through the Workplace Relations inbox by providing accurate, timely and clear support and interpretation of relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
- Assisting in the development and implementation of HR projects, policies, processes, guidance material, business improvements and strategies relating to the delivery of HR services.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships by engaging with stakeholders on policy, project or operational matters and addressing their needs and expectations.





Work Health and Safety The ASD Work Health and Safety (WHS) team are responsible for keeping our workplaces secure and enhancing employee health and wellbeing. The team leads health and safety programs, systems and initiatives to ensure all workplaces across the Agency are as safe and healthy as possible. The team provides information, advice and guidance on general WHS and legislative matters, oversees compliance, due diligence and assurance activities and works in conjunction with the ASD Leadership team to ensure safety is at the forefront of ASD’s daily business and operational activities.

The ASD EL1 Work Health and Safety Manager role is available in Canberra, Melbourne and Perth.

An ASD EL1 Work Health and Safety Manager is accountable under limited direction to:

- Lead a team, managing allocated resources, setting work area priorities, managing workflows, developing strategies and evaluating business outcomes.
- Undertake complex research and analysis activities to identify and address WHS risks to capability.
- Provide advice, collaborate and communicate with stakeholders on complex to very complex and sensitive WHS issues.
- Understand and apply relevant WHS legislation, ASD policies and procedures, recommending viable solutions and prevention strategies to address WHS issues.
- Build productive working relationships with stakeholders to influence decisions and ensure alignment with broader strategic objectives.
- Represent ASD WHS network at internal and external forums.
- Assess and evaluate WHS strategy, initiatives, projects, policy and procedures.
- Analyse complex to very complex WHS issues applying expertise to identify and recommend courses of action

Further information can be found at: I’m changing my career | Australian Signals Directorate (asd.gov.au)

📌 ASD 6 Workplace Relations Officer and ASDWork Health & Safety Manager (Canberra)
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