Human Resource Officer, APS Level 4, Chief Operating Officer

Job title: Human Resource Officer, APS Level 4, Chief Operating Officer

Company: Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources


Job description:

• Location: Canberra
• Applications close: 2 April 2025
• Salary Range: $78,770 – $85,027

About the DepartmentThe 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 for more information on the benefits and value of employment within the APS.About the teamWe are seeking to fill existing and future Human Resource (HR) Officer positions within the People branch. The branch is responsible for strategic and operational focussed HR advice and services to support business areas to meet their workforce needs.These roles are varied across teams, and we are looking for individuals with experience in human resources, service delivery, and policy development.Our teams are high performing and provide a range of services to support our people, including:

• recruitment
• capability and talent
• safety and wellbeing
• employee relations
• culture
• inclusion
• workforce data and planning.

The opportunityWe are looking for someone confident, with excellent customer services skills and ability to solve problems.You may be just starting out in your HR career, currently completing, or completed studies relevant to HR. You could be in the industry and looking for a change. If you think you have what it takes, we want to hear from you!Our ideal candidateThe skills, qualities and capabilities we will be looking for are:

• Experience or an interest in HR administration.
• A team player, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships.
• The ability to read, interpret and apply policy and legislation to process decisions.
• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills.
• An eye for detail with an emphasis on accuracy.

Our department has a commitment to inclusion and diversity, with an ambition of being the best possible place to work. This reflects the importance we place on our people and on creating a workplace culture where each and every one of us is valued and respected for our contribution. Our ideal candidate adds to this culture and our workplace in their own way.What you will doThe duties as a Human Resources Officer may include:

• Managing team inbox and escalating medium to high complex enquiries to other team members
• Providing timely, effective, and efficient HR support and advice to stakeholders in line with legislative and policy requirements.
• Maintaining accurate HR data and HR records in a variety of different systems and data bases.
• Supporting productive and effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders to support best practice service delivery.
• Contributing to the development of team plans, strategies and goals.
• Maintaining professionalism, independence and impartiality
• Financial administrative tasks such as seeking approval for invoice payment and contract matching.
• Identifying process improvements and writing standard operation procedures.
• Staying up to date on HR policies and procedures.
• Being resilient and work effectively and efficiently to achieve results.
• Manage your time effectively to accomplish tasks and monitor priorities.

Responsibilities and duties will be performed in line with APS Work Level standards for the classification and function of each position.EligibilityTo be eligible for employment in the APS and the department, candidates must be Australian Citizens.Positions require a Baseline security clearance and successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.NotesAn immediate vacancy sits within the Recruitment Team. 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 does currently offer flexible work opportunities for many roles. This vacancy is Canberra based, although flexible or remote work arrangements may be considered. Please reach out to the contact officer to discuss this further.Application informationYour application must not contain any classified or sensitive information. This includes in your application responses, CV and any other documents. The selection panel may not consider applications containing classified information.Your pitch can contain no more than 500 words and should align to the job description and key duties listed above. We want to know:What excites you about the HR Officer role, what experience will you bring and what three (3) skills do you have that stand out from other applicants?Please complete your application online and provide your current CV with your application. (CVs must be in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format).Accessible application documentation is available in other formats on request. Please contact or (02) 6276 1235 if you require assistance with your application.Please refer to our information for additional information on how to apply.Contact InformationFor more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Jess Whitfield, Assistant Manager Recruitment via email on jess.whitfield@industry.gov.au.How to apply:

• Start your application by clicking the “begin” button.

orBy choosing to continue, you agree to the department’s privacy policy and declare that you consent to the collection (and subsequent handling) of your personal information for the purpose of this recruitment process and potential employment in the APS.

Expected salary: $78770 – 85027 per year

Location: Canberra, ACT

Job date: Thu, 20 Mar 2025 06:53:41 GMT

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