APS 5 - Human Resources Officer

The Role

In this role, you will support the Human Resources (HR) Operations Team by providing advice and guidance on APS people related policies and legislation, as well as early intervention support to employees and managers on workplace issues. Your success will be evidenced by sound, timely advice and application of HR practices and procedures across Defence.

Key activities include :

• The interpretation of Legislation, Policy and working conditions for customers will form the majority of your workload.
• Provide high volume, verbal and written advice on complex People issues to support internal and external stakeholders – communication will be the key to your success in this role.
• Partnering and stakeholder engagement, being proactive in growing and maintaining strong connections.
• Provide early intervention support on complex people matters to achieve appropriate HR outcomes for employees and managers.
• Support the delivery of key APS performance processes and administration.
• Work collaboratively within a geographically dispersed team.

About our Team

The National HR Services Team, within Defence People Group, provides complex HR case management across the employment lifecycle. We work with customers to provide coaching and guidance to support the resolution of complex HR issues or concerns and provide advice and guidance on APS people policy and procedures.

The Team collaborate with colleagues across the people domain and more broadly across the Enabling groups to deliver integrated, customer focused solutions. We are trusted HR professionals to our customers and passionate about building organisational capability through people.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Strong initiative and sound judgement;
• High-level written and oral communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong networking ability;
• Ability to produce quality work within short time frames;
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail; and
• A commitment to continuous improvement.

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