APS6 Senior HR Advisors

Australian Institute of Health & Welfare; Canberra; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Generous superannuation

Leave provisions

Professional development

Challenging and fulfilling work

Job summary

Australian Institute of Health & Welfare, Canberra, seeks motivated professionals to support People and Culture functions across WHS, L&D, and RAP initiatives. You will provide high-quality advice to managers and employees, coordinate learning and development programs, and help implement the organisation's RAP with cross-team collaboration.

The role is Canberra-based with potential remote work opportunities for certain roles, and offers a supportive, inclusive culture with focus on staff

Qualifications

• Provide high-quality advice and coordination across WHS, L&D, and workforce planning functions.
• Experience supporting workforce development and RAP implementation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver WHS case management and advise on complex matters; support policy review and wellbeing initiatives.
• Lead delivery and improvement of the organisation's learning and development function, including budget and vendor management.
• Coordinate implementation of the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and build staff engagement.

Skills

WHS expertise

Learning & development

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Policy review

Job description

Australian Institute of Health & Welfare – Canberra ACT

The AIHW’s APS employee census results reflect the strength of our positive and supportive workplace culture. We continue to foster an inclusive, flexible and high-performing organisation where people are treated with respect and courtesy, and where diversity is recognised, valued, and celebrated.

The results are a testament to the professionalism, commitment, and dedication of our staff, highlighting the strong connection they have to our purpose, our flexible ways of working, and the contribution we make to improving the health and welfare of Australians. We are also proud to be ranked among the top ten APS agencies, out of 112, for employee engagement, enabling innovation and wellbeing, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to creating a workplace where people can thrive and perform at their best.

We offer a range of benefits including:

• access to flexible working arrangements to support your work/life balance
• attractive remuneration packages including generous superannuation and leave provisions
• challenging and fulfilling work where you can use your skills and expertise
• opportunities for professional development.

We are committed to creating genuine opportunities for everyone and we welcome applications from First Nations people, people with disability, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse people and people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

The AIHW has offices in Canberra and Sydney and offers remote work opportunities for many roles.

For more information, visit the Benefits of working for the AIHW page of our website.

The key duties of the position include:

The People and Culture Unit provides internal service and support for work health and safety, learning and development, workplace relations, workforce reporting, workplace diversity and staff performance.

We are a small team with a positive and supportive culture. We provide an environment where employees can do their best work while contributing to meaningful outcomes for the organisation.

We are seeking motivated and capable professionals to support a range of people and culture functions, including work health and safety (WHS), learning and development (L&D), strategic workforce planning, performance and conduct, and the implementation of our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

You will provide high-quality advice, co-ordination and support to managers and employees, helping to deliver practical outcomes and positive employee experiences across the organisation. You will ideally have experience in one or more of these areas, strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, the ability to work independently with limited guidance, and a collaborative approach to working as part of a team.

Key responsibilities in the WHS role include:

• Delivering high-quality rehabilitation case management activities (non-compensable and compensable), including early intervention, and providing advice on complex WHS matters to stakeholders.
• Supporting all aspects of the WH&S function, including all reporting and the review of policies, procedures, and resources to ensure continuous improvement and legislative and regulatory compliance.
• Supporting the development and implementation of wellbeing strategies, including employee surveys and initiatives which aim to support mental health and wellbeing.

Key responsibilities in the L&D and workforce planning role include:

• Leading the delivery and continuous improvement of the organisation's learning and development function, including the corporate training calendar, graduate program, corporate induction and other capability-building initiatives.
• Managing the learning and development system, budget, reporting and vendor relationships, including oversight of LearnHub operations, system optimisation and performance agreement reporting.
• Supporting implementation of the AIHW's Workforce Development Plan by co-ordinating initiatives, engaging with stakeholders, monitoring progress against agreed deliverables and preparing reporting to support governance and decision-making.

Key responsibilities in the Performance & Conduct and RAP support role include:

• Providing authoritative advice and support to managers and employees on performance, conduct and workplace behaviour matters, including guiding formal and informal processes and managing complex matters.
• Leading the review and continuous improvement of policies, procedures and resources to ensure legislative compliance, consistency and best-practice people management across the organisation.
• Co-ordinating implementation of the AIHW's Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), including supporting the RAP Working Group, driving initiatives, monitoring progress against commitments, preparing reporting, and building organisational awareness and engagement.

The roles are Canberra-based and may include supervising and supporting small teams through coaching, guidance and workload co-ordination, while contributing to capability development and the achievement of team objectives.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this vacancy, you must:

• be an Australian citizen
• undergo any required pre-employment checks, including a police records check
• obtain and maintain a valid Security Clearance if required by the institute

A probationary period of six (6) months will apply to any new engagement to the APS.