- Location: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Hobart, TAS; Melbourne, VIC; Sydney, NSW; Perth, WA; Darwin, NT
- Salary Range: $95,440 -$99,461 + attractive superannuation
- This vacancy has been identified to participate in VetPaths
The Conduct and Performance team sits within People Services Branch and provides specialist advice and support on employee conduct, performance management, and workplace behaviour matters across the Department. The team works closely with managers, employees, and key stakeholders to manage sensitive and often complex matters in line with APS legislation, policy, and procedural fairness principles.
As an APS 5 HR Officer, you will support the delivery of high quality case management and advisory services, contributing to the resolution of conduct and performance matters, including underperformance, complaints, and preliminary misconduct enquiries. You will work in a collaborative, high tempo environment managing competing priorities while maintaining discretion and professionalism.
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
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Knowledge of, or the ability to quickly acquire knowledge of, APS employment frameworks, including the Public Service Act 1999, APS Code of Conduct, and relevant HR policies.
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Experience in HR, employee relations or a related field, with the ability to support the management of conduct and performance matters.
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Strong analytical skills, including the ability to assess information and identify key issues in sensitive matters.
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Sound written communication skills, with experience preparing clear and structured workplace documentation.
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Ability to manage competing priorities and contribute to multiple case matters simultaneously.
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Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
DUTIES
As an
APS5 you will be required to:
- Provide advice and support to managers and employees on conduct, performance and other employment related matters.
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Assist in the management of complaint, conduct and performance matters, including preparation of case documentation and correspondence.
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Support preliminary enquiries and fact finding activities, including gathering and analysing information.
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Contribute to the drafting of letters, briefs, and reports in line with APS standards and procedural fairness requirements.
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Assist with performance management processes, including case coordination, documentation and stakeholder liaison.
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Maintain accurate records and contribute to case tracking and reporting.
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Liaise with internal stakeholders, including legal, WHS and senior management, where required.
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Contribute to risk management activities, including preparing materials for matters with potential litigation or review.
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Support continuous improvement initiatives, including development of guidance materials and templates.
ELIGIBILITY
- Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS).
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All applicants external to DVA offered employment will be required to successfully undergo a pre-engagement screening check, even if they have a security clearance. The screening check is conducted in accordance with the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework requirements.
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The successful candidate will be required obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance.
NOTES
This recruitment process is being used to fill ongoing and/or non-ongoing position/s. For more information about the role, please see the .
A merit pool of suitable applicants may be created which may be used to fill future ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies should they become available over the next 18 months.
Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period.
DVA embraces and fosters a culture that supports diversity, inclusion and respect, where people are empowered to fulfil their potential. We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. We are dedicated and committed to attracting and recruiting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and encourage applications from people with disability, people that identify as LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Take on a rewarding, varied, and broad career with an Australian Public Service Department that can bring balance and flexibility to your working life, while supporting you to stay connected to your community.
DVA is committed to improving the data skills and capability of our workforce to underpin our goal of becoming a leading data-driven organisation.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability
The Australian Public Service (APS) values the unique skills, perspectives, and experiences that veterans gain during their Australian Defence Force (ADF) employment and encourage veterans to apply. Support may be available to veterans transitioning to meaningful APS careers through participation in VetPaths, which offers veterans an opportunity to participate in a six-month program offering formal learning and development, career mentoring and activities for wellness and peer support.
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