EL1 - HR Manager and Indigenous Liaison Officer (BCPSG_PCU)

Australian Institute of Health & Welfare; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Institute of Health & Welfare in Canberra is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead diversity and inclusion and Indigenous Liaison Officer services within the People & Culture Unit, ensuring cultural safety and meaningful career development opportunities for First Nations staff.

The role emphasizes workforce reporting, governance, engagement with employee networks and advocacy, and collaboration with executives to strengthen inclusion and organisational culture, while supporting

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of workforce reporting, governance and compliance activities, ensuring obligations are met accurately and on time.
• Manage complex reporting processes and submissions, coordinating input from executives, subject matter experts and external stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver workforce communication and engagement activities that support organisational priorities and drive positive workforce outcomes.
• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of diversity and inclusion strategies, initiatives and action plans that support organisational priorities.
• Build productive relationships with employee networks, executives and staff to strengthen workforce inclusion, employee engagement and organisational culture.
• Provide cultural mentorship and career development support to First Nations staff, helping to create a culturally safe and inclusive workplace.
• Support the First Nations Staff Network and the First Nations Champion through coordination, advice and advocacy.
• Contribute to culturally safe recruitment and onboarding processes for First Nations staff and develop workforce strategies that improve retention, progression and leadership pathways.
• Support the implementation of the AIHW's Reconciliation Action Plan and other workforce diversity initiatives.

Job description

EL1 - HR Manager and Indigenous Liaison Officer (BCPSG_PCU)

Australian Institute of Health & Welfare - Canberra ACT

We are seeking a culturally grounded and experienced HR Manager to lead diversity and inclusion programs, Indigenous Liaison Officer (ILO) services, workforce reporting and governance, and strategic people initiatives. The role will champion cultural safety, strengthen employee engagement, and support meaningful career development opportunities for First Nations employees.

This leadership role sits within the People & Culture Unit in the Business, Communications and Publishing Services Group. It plays a key role in leading workforce reporting within AIHW's Human Resources (HR) function, driving diversity and inclusion initiatives, and performing the Indigenous Liaison Officer (ILO) function by providing cultural support, advocacy and mentoring to First Nations staff.

Under limited direction, you will:

• Lead the delivery of workforce reporting, governance and compliance activities, ensuring obligations are met accurately and on time.
• Manage complex reporting processes and submissions, coordinating input from executives, subject matter experts and external stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver workforce communication and engagement activities that support organisational priorities and drive positive workforce outcomes.
• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of diversity and inclusion strategies, initiatives and action plans that support organisational priorities.
• Build productive relationships with employee networks, executives and staff to strengthen workforce inclusion, employee engagement and organisational culture.
• Provide cultural mentorship and career development support to First Nations staff, helping to create a culturally safe and inclusive workplace.
• Support the First Nations Staff Network and the First Nations Champion through coordination, advice and advocacy.
• Contribute to culturally safe recruitment and onboarding processes for First Nations staff and develop workforce strategies that improve retention, progression and leadership pathways.
• Support the implementation of the AIHW's Reconciliation Action Plan and other workforce diversity initiatives.