Why YOU are important to us and what impact will you have on the People, Property and Security Division and the departments’ goal.

The People, Property and Security Division delivers strategic and operational workforce services that enable and enhance organisational capability. The division provides stewardship, support and services across integrity; conduct; property; fraud and corruption; security; people support; rehabilitation management; recruitment; learning and development; inclusion and diversity; workforce planning and analytics; workplace relations; culture and health, safety and wellbeing.

Our People Operations and Safety Branch are the front line of human resources (HR) for the department. We deliver timely and accurate responses to various client groups and support our people nationally with a strong focus on customer service and building trusting relationships with employees and business areas. We offer general and specialist HR advice and case management services for issues related to workplace relations, performance, probation, attendance, flexible work, behaviour, work health and safety and workplace rehabilitation.

The key duties of the position include:

This is where you play an important role.

As part of the People Support Section, you will be at the forefront of our HR efforts, providing essential support and building trusted relationships nationwide. As the Senior HR Advisor - People Support, you will offer specialised HR advice and support services to departmental employees and managers on complex people management matters within an APS context. You will have the ability to interpret the employment framework, including governing legislation, the department’s enterprise agreement and policies, and apply the framework to the operating environment to enable practical outcomes. You will work independently and as part of a team to provide support and guidance under the general direction of the Assistant Director - People Support, exercising leadership and strategic thinking in a rewarding role.

Key duties for these positions include,



but are not limited to:

• leading and managing end-to-end case management processes related to performance, attendance and behavioural matters

• providing strategic and operational advice to leaders on employee relations issues, ensuring alignment with policies, procedures and best practice

• partnering with stakeholders to identify trends, risks and opportunities for proactive interventions

• supporting the development and delivery of training and capability-building initiatives to strengthen leadership and employee engagement

• maintaining accurate documentation and contributing to the continuous improvement of HR practices and frameworks

• delivering on-site support to critical operational teams that safeguard Australia’s biosecurity and national interests.

Please note that this recruitment process will initially be used to fill two vacancies with one vacancy available in both Sydney and Brisbane. The merit pool established through this selection process, which is valid for a period of eighteen months from the date the vacancy was advertised in the Public Service Gazette, may be used to fill future vacancies in the division, where the duties are of a similar nature, in any of the locations listed on the Job Description.

Eligibility

Who we are looking for

Knowledge and experience

The successful applicants will be able to demonstrate:

• proven experience in HR advisory or employee relations, with a solid understanding of case management principles

• experience exercising initiative and judgment under limited direction

• proven experience developing and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• proven experience providing high level strategic and operational advice and managing complex and sensitive matters.

Eligibility and other Requirements

The successful applicants must hold and maintain a valid Australian motor vehicle drivers licence.

Notes

Flexible working arrangements

The department supports flexible working arrangements. To seek further information please speak with the contact officer prior to submitting your application.

📌 Senior HR Advisor (Sydney)
🏢 Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
📍 Sydney