- Canberra
- Applications close 25 June
- The salary range for this role is $126,391 - $134,225
The 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:
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Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions
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Investing in science and technology
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Strengthening the resources sector.
The APS and the department offer meaningful, impactful work, where you can contribute to improved outcomes for the Australian community.
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 APSC’s APS Employee Value Proposition for more information on the benefits and value of employment within the APS.
Employee Relations (ER) is a geographically dispersed team within People Branch, providing specialist workplace and industrial relations advice and support. The team develops and delivers policies, strategies, and processes to ensure the department meets its obligations under the Enterprise Agreement (EA) 2024-2027 and relevant Commonwealth legislation.
We are seeking a high-performing EL1 HR practitioner with suitable experience in the APS that will be able to demonstrate:
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Strong experience in workplace/industrial relations or employment law, particularly in advisory roles supporting complex workforce matters.
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Sound understanding of enterprise agreements and Commonwealth employment legislation (e.g. the Fair Work Act 2009 and the Public Service Act 1999).
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Ability to provide strategic, risk-informed advice to employees and senior leaders regarding workplace conditions and associated responsibilities.
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Strong written communication skills, including preparation of complex correspondence, briefing material and policy documentation.
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Sound judgement and the ability to manage sensitive employment matters with professionalism and discretion.
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Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to influence and build credibility at senior levels.
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Ability to manage competing priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, including supervising and developing APS-level staff.
As an Assistant Manager in ER, you will:
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Provide specialist advice on the interpretation and application of the department’s EA, HR policies, and workplace legislation to stakeholders across the department.
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Draft sensitive correspondence, instruments, and relevant documentation relating to conditions of employment and their application (including Individual Flexibility Arrangements).
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Provide specialist consultation and change management advice to support projects undergoing workforce restructures and complex employee relations matters.
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Lead the development and maintenance of relevant HR policies, guidelines, and fact sheets that are fit for purpose and regularly reviewed.
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Build trusted relationships with union delegates and staff networks on an ongoing basis regarding employment matters, including through our National Consultative Committee.
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Actively support the department’s upcoming enterprise agreement bargaining process, including regular engagement with the Australian Public Service Commission to ensure alignment with Government policy.
To 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.
Experience in enterprise bargaining, Review of Actions, and/or voluntary redundancy processes will be highly regarded.
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 arrangements may be considered. Please reach out to the contact officer to discuss this further.
Your 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.
Please provide a pitch explaining how your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to this role and why you are the best candidate for the position. Your pitch can contain no more than 500 words and should align to the key duties listed above.
You may use AI tools to support your application. However, all content must be accurate, authentic, and reflect your own capability in line with APS merit principles. For further guidance, please refer to the APSC’s Principles for candidate use of AI in recruitment.
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 [email protected] or (02) 6276 1235 if you require assistance with your application.
Please refer to our Applying for a position information for additional information on how to apply.
For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Samantha Darnton-Turner on 02 6102 8370 or via email on [email protected]
