Assistant Director, HR — Strategic People & Culture

Office of the Inspector-General; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the Inspector-General in Canberra is seeking an Assistant Director, Human Resources to lead strategic and operational HR services, strengthening workforce capability, organisational performance and workplace culture across the Office.

The role provides strategic and operational advice on complex workforce matters, leads workforce initiatives, and maintains responsibility for specialist HR portfolios while contributing across the employee lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in delivering human resource services.
• Broad HR generalist capability with specialist disciplines.
• Experience providing strategic advice on complex workforce matters.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop staff.
• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
• Sound judgement in environments of ambiguity and change.
• Collaborative and adaptable in a small agency.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational trusted advice to managers and senior leaders on complex workforce, organisational and people management matters.
• Lead the delivery of one or more specialist HR portfolios and contribute to broader HR service delivery across the organisation.
• Develop, implement and review workforce strategies, policies, programs and initiatives that support organisational priorities and legislative compliance.
• Manage complex and sensitive workforce matters, providing risk-based advice and practical solutions.
• Analyse workforce information, trends and emerging issues to inform strategic decision-making and organisational planning.
• Build and maintain strong and productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Operate effectively in an environment characterised by ambiguity, change and competing priorities.
• Contribute to the consideration and adoption of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, to support workforce capability and improve HR service delivery.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive and respectful workplace culture consistent with APS and Office values.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic HR advice

HR generalist capability

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Analytical problem-solving

Team leadership

Change management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Employment Relations, Business or a related discipline

Job description

Office of the Inspector-General in Canberra is seeking an Assistant Director, Human Resources to lead strategic and operational HR services, strengthening workforce capability, organisational performance and workplace culture across the Office.

The role provides strategic and operational advice on complex workforce matters, leads workforce initiatives, and maintains responsibility for specialist HR portfolios while contributing across the employee lifecycle.