Canberra-Based Assistant Director, Strategic HR & Leadership

Office of the Inspector-General; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the Inspector-General in Canberra seeks an Assistant Director, Human Resources to lead strategic and operational HR services across the Office. The role collaborates with the Director, HR and the Director Agency Expansion, delivering workforce initiatives, policies and programs while guiding complex workforce matters.

The successful candidate will provide advice, manage HR portfolios, and contribute to HR strategy, reporting and policy development in a small agency environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in the delivery of human resource services and workforce initiatives.
• Significant HR generalist capability with expertise in specialist HR disciplines.
• Experience providing strategic advice on complex workforce matters.

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 priorities and compliance.
• Manage complex and sensitive workforce matters, providing risk-based advice and practical solutions.
• Analyse workforce information, trends and issues to inform planning.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Operate in an environment with ambiguity and change, showing initiative and sound judgement.
• Adopt emerging technologies (AI) to support capability and improve HR service delivery.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive workplace culture aligned with values.

Skills

Leadership in HR

Strategic advisory

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Tertiary qualifications in HR/Employment Relations/Business

Job description

Office of the Inspector-General in Canberra seeks an Assistant Director, Human Resources to lead strategic and operational HR services across the Office. The role collaborates with the Director, HR and the Director Agency Expansion, delivering workforce initiatives, policies and programs while guiding complex workforce matters.

The successful candidate will provide advice, manage HR portfolios, and contribute to HR strategy, reporting and policy development in a small agency environment.