The key duties of the position include:

The Role

The EL 1 Human Resource (HR) Manager is principally focused on workforce planning, support and HR advisory services for the Army Service Category ((SERCAT) 2/3 portfolio (over 13,500 Army Reserve personnel).

The position is responsible, under broad direction from the Director Contingent Workforce Management - Army, to manage Directorate workforce (both military and public service personnel) to support the following tasks:

- Reserve employment agreements (processing over 1,400 per FY)
- Medical reviews.
- Transfers (Service Category, Service and Officer applications).
- Separations from Service (voluntary, Section 22 and compulsory retirement age).
- Compilation and dispatch of Certificates of Service.
- Pay adjustments.
- Personnel data updates.
- HR records digitisation.
- Security sponsorships.

About our Team

Our team is a diverse and integrated workforce comprising both Australian Defence Force (ADF) members and Australian Public Service (APS) employees. Together, we deliver specialist personnel management and workforce support services for SERCAT 2 and SERCAT 3 personnel, ensuring our people are effectively administered, supported and enabled to meet Defence capability requirements.

We are a geographically dispersed team with members located across Australia, working collaboratively to provide consistent, high-quality support to stakeholders nationwide.

Despite our distributed workforce, we maintain a strong team culture built on professionalism, communication, mutual support and a shared commitment to delivering outcomes.

Working closely with stakeholders across Defence,



we provide expert advice on personnel administration, workforce management and related policy matters. Our team values initiative, adaptability and continuous improvement, and takes pride in supporting the Reserve workforce and contributing to Defence's mission and operational readiness.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will bring demonstrated experience in human resource management, supported by excellent written and verbal communication skills. They will have a proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, exercising sound judgement, discretion and professionalism in all interactions.

The successful applicant will be adaptable, resilient and responsive to changing priorities, with the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a small, integrated team setting. They will possess strong analytical and decision-making capabilities, underpinned by a comprehensive understanding of personnel administration and the ability to provide authoritative policy advice on complex workforce matters.

The role requires a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, with the capacity to proactively manage relationships, resolve issues and influence outcomes.



The successful candidate will also demonstrate effective people leadership skills, with the ability to lead, coordinate and develop a high-performing, geographically dispersed team to achieve organisational objectives.

As an EL 1 HR Manager, you will possess, or be able to quickly develop, an extensive understanding of relevant legislation, policy frameworks and government decision-making processes, together with a strong appreciation of Defence’s mission, strategic priorities and workforce requirements.

Eligibility

Security Clearance:

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at Negative Vetting Level 1.

Getting to know the Department of Defence

The Department of Defence employs around 18,000 Australian Public Service (APS) employees. Defence APS employees work in a wide variety of critical roles, Australia wide, enabling our three services Navy, Army and Air Force, to do their job. Defence has a range of Australian Public Service (APS) career opportunities that offer interesting, challenging, and unique work. Our workforce includes administrative support, accountants, intelligence analysts, engineers, policy advisors, graphic designers, lawyers, social workers, IT specialists and contract managers to name a few. We offer a rewarding career that includes professional development, work-life balance, recognition, a flexible and supportive work environment and a diverse workforce. To find out more about a career with Defence please visit https://www.defence.gov.au/jobs-careers

📌 Human Resources Manager (Australian Capital Territory)
🏢 Department Of Defence
📍 Australian Capital Territory