About the role

Are you an agile and forward-thinking HR professional looking to make a tangible impact on an evolving workforce? We are seeking an innovative APS6 Senior HR Advisor to join our high-performing, fast-paced People Branch. In this role, you will be at the forefront of designing and implementing strategic organisational development (OD) initiatives, to enhance current and future workforce capabilities.

Operating within a dynamic and collaborative mid-sized agency environment, you won't be boxed into a single type of task. Instead, you will have continuous opportunities to stretch your skills, collaborate across multidisciplinary teams including Learning, Development & Capability (LDC) and Work Health Safety & Wellbeing (WHSW) and drive projects that span the full spectrum of modern human resources.

We are looking for a proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast-moving environment, loves turning data driven insights into actionable strategies, and enjoys taking end-to-end ownership of meaningful initiatives.

What you will bring

To be successful in this role, you will combine your deep HR expertise with strong strategic judgment, resilience, and a collaborative spirit, including:

- A proven track record in delivering high-impact workforce strategies, leadership development programs, and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with organisational goals;
- Solid understanding of HR practices and the ability to interpret and apply APS employment frameworks, industrial instruments, and contemporary employment legislation;
- Demonstrated ability to independently design, launch, and manage end-to-end projects from conception to completion while building trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
- An analytical mindset capable of leveraging data and best practice insights to assess initiatives, measure return on investment, and refine program delivery;
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills,



with the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, accessible guidance materials and policies; and
- High personal drive, sound judgment, excellent time management under pressure, and a proactive approach to risk management and vendor procurement.

Why join us

- Directly influence agency-wide capability and lead high-visibility talent programs that shape the future and capability of our workforce;
- Broaden your professional expertise through collaborative opportunities across learning, development, wellbeing, and strategic HR operations; and
- Work alongside a passionate, high-performing team that values initiative, collaboration, and continuous professional growth.

The key duties of the position include:

In addition to meeting the Integrated Leadership System profile of the APS 6 level, primary outcomes and accountabilities will involve:

- Contributing to the implementation and delivery of agency strategic priorities, action plans and initiatives, including monitoring progress, reporting on outcomes and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement;
- The development and implementation of end-to-end learning and development solutions to build the capability of our workforce to meet our strategic goals;
- Coordinating key projects and deliverables across learning development and capability and broader team related initiatives;
- Reviewing and maintaining an evaluation framework which measures the strategic impact and return on investment of organisational capability initiatives;




- Contributing to the management of the Senior Executive Services development and talent programs.
- Supporting end to end delivery and reporting of the performance management program, its communications, compliance, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and initiatives to achieve agency objectives;
- Assisting with developing and coordinating the Essential Leadership Forum programs supporting agency wide capability uplift, including specific programs for our Executive Level and Senior Executive Services cohorts;
- Establishing and maintain relationships, with internal and external stakeholders;
- Leading procurement, evaluation and contract management of vendors and consultants in alignment with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules;
- Delivering high-quality, contemporary HR strategies, policy documents, and guidance materials and resources, by analysing best-practice insights to meet evolving agency goals; and
- Identifying and take proactive risk management, including implementation of controls and treatments.

Eligibility

- The ability to obtain and maintain an AGSVA Baseline security clearance is required
- Australian Citizenship

Notes

Experience & Qualifications:

- HR experience and/or nationally recognised qualifications (highly desirable)

No matter where you work with us, you’ll have access to:

- unique and challenging work;
- professional development opportunities;
- generous leave entitlements with additional paid time off during the Christmas close-down period;
- transparent and transparent salary progression, and scheduled salary increases;
- 15.4% superannuation;
- flexible working arrangements that promote work-life balance;
- a $295 annual wellbeing allowance; and
- free and confidential 24/7 counselling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), available for staff and their family members.

*Please refer to the Candidate Information Pack for details.

📌 Senior HR Advisor (Capability and Development) (Sydney)
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